08/04/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency circulation
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, circulation of nakfa banknotes decreased as people relied more on digital transactions.
25/02/2019: Introduction of new nakfa banknotes
Eritrea introduced new banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 nakfa.
15/11/2018: New Currency Notes Introduced
Iceland released updated banknotes and coins featuring improved security measures and new designs, modernizing the Krona's physical appearance.
30/10/2018: Currency devaluation
Eritrea devalued the nakfa by 14%, reducing its official exchange rate to 1 USD = 15 ERN.
15/03/2015: Capital Controls Lifted
Iceland lifted its capital controls, implemented after the financial crisis, allowing for more flexible foreign exchange transactions.
22/01/2015: Dollarization policy imposed
Eritrea imposed a dollarization policy, making the US dollar the predominant currency for most transactions.
14/11/2010: IMF Loan Approved
Iceland secured a $2.1 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, stabilizing the Krona and aiding economic recovery.
06/10/2008: Financial Crisis Begins
The collapse of Icelandic banks and subsequent financial crisis severely devalued the Krona, leading to economic turmoil.
14/11/2005: Currency redenomination
The Eritrean nakfa underwent a redenomination where old nakfa notes were replaced with new nakfa notes in a ratio of 1:1,000.
08/11/1997: Introduction of the Eritrean nakfa
The Eritrean nakfa was introduced as the official currency of Eritrea, replacing the Ethiopian birr.
08/11/1997: Currency exchange rate fixed
The Eritrean nakfa was fixed at an exchange rate of 1 USD = 10 ERN.
05/03/1981: Stock Exchange Established
The Icelandic Stock Exchange was founded, promoting economic growth and affecting the Krona's value.
10/05/1940: Occupation of Iceland
Following the German occupation of Denmark, Iceland became occupied by British forces, impacting the currency's stability.
01/01/1922: Currency Board Established
The Icelandic Krona was introduced under the Danish Krone pegged to 1 Krone = 100 aurar.