01/11/2019: 25th Anniversary of the Convertible Mark
Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrated the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the Convertible Mark as its national currency.
15/08/2017: New Banknote Denominations
New banknote denominations of 200 BAM and 1,000 BAM were introduced to facilitate transactions and enhance the efficiency of cash handling.
01/01/2011: Replacement of Paper Banknotes with Polymer Banknotes
Panama replaced the paper banknotes with polymer banknotes to enhance durability and security of the Balboa currency.
09/03/2010: New Polymer Banknotes
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina introduced polymer banknotes to replace the paper banknotes, increasing durability and security.
28/02/2002: Replacement of Deutsche Mark with Euro
The Deutsche Mark was replaced by the euro as the main reference currency for the Convertible Mark's fixed exchange rate.
02/07/1998: Issuance of New Banknote Series
A new series of banknotes was issued, featuring updated designs and enhanced security features.
01/07/1997: Currency Board Arrangement
A Currency Board Arrangement was established to maintain a fixed exchange rate between the Convertible Mark and the Deutsche Mark.
22/06/1995: Introduction of the Convertible Mark
The Convertible Mark was introduced as the official currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, replacing the Yugoslav dinar.
31/03/1983: Currency Control Law Implemented
Panama implemented a currency control law to regulate the use and circulation of the Balboa and prevent counterfeiting.
15/10/1941: First Issue of Panamanian Balboa Banknotes
The first series of paper banknotes denominated in Balboa were issued by the Panamanian Currency Board.
01/10/1941: Introduction of the Balboa as Legal Tender
The Panamanian government introduced the Balboa as a legal tender, equivalent in value to the US dollar.
01/10/1908: Creation of Panamanian Currency Board
The Panamanian Currency Board was established to issue paper money and stabilize the monetary system.
01/01/1907: Use of US Dollar in Panama
The US dollar became the official currency of Panama due to the presence of American workers during the canal construction.
18/11/1904: Panama Canal Construction Begins
The construction of the Panama Canal started, which would later lead to the need for a national currency.