01/01/2017: Floating Exchange Rate Regime
Mongolia adopts a fully floating exchange rate regime for the Tugrik, allowing the currency's value to be determined by market forces without intervention from the central bank.
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.
26/06/2009: Currency Redenomination
Mongolia redenominates its currency, replacing the old Tugrik banknotes with new ones at a ratio of 1 to 1000, in an effort to simplify transactions and reduce inflation.
06/03/1993: Mongolia Joins IMF
Mongolia becomes a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), influencing monetary policies and further shaping the development of the Tugrik currency.
01/07/1992: Tugrik Exchange Rate Liberalization
Mongolia liberalizes the exchange rate of the Tugrik, allowing it to fluctuate based on market forces and paving the way for a more flexible currency system.
21/12/1991: Transition to Market Economy
Mongolia undergoes a transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy, leading to major changes in the Tugrik currency system.
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.
04/07/1946: Mongolian People's Bank Established
The Mongolian People's Bank is established as the central bank of Mongolia, responsible for issuing and managing the Tugrik currency.
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.
01/12/1925: Introduction of the Tugrik Currency
Mongolia officially introduces the Tugrik as its national currency, replacing the previous currency system.
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.