20/03/2020: Banned Old Notes
Bangladesh bans the circulation of old 1000 Taka notes to combat counterfeit currency and encourage the use of new security-enhanced banknotes.
12/06/2011: Denomination Revamp
Bangladesh revalues its currency by dropping two zeros from the denominations, making 1000 Taka equal to 10 Taka.
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.
01/07/2007: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Bangladesh introduces polymer banknotes for the first time, enhancing durability, security, and public acceptance of the Bangladeshi Taka.
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.
02/03/1976: Introduction of Decimal System
Bangladesh transitions from the Indian Rupee-based monetary system to the decimal-based system, resulting in the issuance of new banknotes and coins.
15/08/1975: Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
The assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and the advocate for the Bangladeshi Taka, creates political instability and economic challenges.
04/01/1972: Introduction of Bangladeshi Taka
The Bangladeshi Taka is introduced as the national currency replacing the Pakistani Rupee at par.
25/03/1971: Declaration of Independence
Bangladesh declares independence from Pakistan, leading to the establishment of the Bangladeshi Taka as the official currency.
20/10/1944: Introduction of the Yugoslav Dinar
The Yugoslav Dinar was introduced, replacing the former currency in circulation, including the Serbian Dinar.
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.
24/04/1868: Introduction of Serbian Dinar
The Serbian Dinar was introduced as the official currency of Serbia to replace the Ottoman akçe.