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.
06/10/2008: Serbia applies for EU membership
Serbia officially applied for membership in the European Union, which could potentially impact the future of the Serbian Dinar as Serbia aligns with EU policies.
03/06/2006: Montenegro adopts the Euro
Montenegro unilaterally adopted the Euro as its official currency, while Serbia continued to use the Serbian Dinar.
01/07/2003: Introduction of the Serbian Dinar
After the state union with Montenegro dissolved, Serbia reintroduced the Serbian Dinar as its national currency, replacing the New Dinar.
01/04/1992: Introduction of the New Dinar
Due to the breakup of Yugoslavia, Serbia introduced the New Dinar as its currency, 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.
20/10/1944: Introduction of the Yugoslav Dinar
The Yugoslav Dinar was introduced, replacing the former currency in circulation, including the Serbian Dinar.
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.
01/11/1918: Merger with the Yugoslav Dinar
After World War I, the Serbian Dinar merged with the Yugoslav Dinar to form a unified currency for the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes.
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.
24/04/1868: Introduction of Serbian Dinar
The Serbian Dinar was introduced as the official currency of Serbia to replace the Ottoman akçe.