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.
15/03/2015: Capital Controls Lifted
Iceland lifted its capital controls, implemented after the financial crisis, allowing for more flexible foreign exchange 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.
20/11/2009: Resumption of issuing Córdoba coins
The Central Bank resumed issuing córdoba coins, reintroducing denominations of 10, 25, and 50 centavos, and 1 córdoba.
06/10/2008: Financial Crisis Begins
The collapse of Icelandic banks and subsequent financial crisis severely devalued the Krona, leading to economic turmoil.
01/01/2001: Dollarization
Nicaragua adopted the US dollar as its official currency, effectively ending the era of the Nicaraguan córdoba as the national currency.
04/07/1991: Currency control and unification
The government implemented currency control measures, unifying the exchange rate at 5 córdobas oro per US dollar.
25/04/1991: Córdoba Oro becomes legal tender
The Córdoba Oro was declared as the only legal tender in Nicaragua, replacing the old cordoba.
01/02/1988: Introduction of the Córdoba Oro Currencies
The government introduced the Córdoba Oro as a new currency, replacing the previous currency, with an initial rate of 1 córdoba oro = 1,000 córdobas.
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.
01/03/1932: Córdoba de Oro established
The Córdoba de Oro was introduced, replacing the previous córdoba at a rate of 10,000 to 1.
01/01/1922: Currency Board Established
The Icelandic Krona was introduced under the Danish Krone pegged to 1 Krone = 100 aurar.
20/10/1912: Introduction of the Nicaraguan córdoba
The Nicaraguan córdoba was introduced as the official currency of Nicaragua, replacing the peso at a rate of 12.5 córdobas per US dollar.