20/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Effects
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic causes global economic turmoil, leading to volatility in the New Zealand dollar exchange rate and GDP contraction.
20/12/2019: Macao–Hong Kong Financial Cooperation Agreement signed
The Macau and Hong Kong authorities signed a financial cooperation agreement to strengthen monetary and financial stability, impacting the value and role of the Macanese pataca.
10/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis Hits New Zealand
New Zealand experiences the impact of the global financial crisis, leading to a sharp depreciation of the New Zealand dollar and economic slowdown.
10/07/2005: Polymer Banknotes Introduced
New Zealand introduces polymer banknotes, replacing the traditional paper notes for increased durability and security.
08/05/1995: Currency board system implemented
Macau adopted a currency board system, establishing a fixed exchange rate between the Macanese pataca and the Hong Kong dollar.
05/10/1987: Black Monday Stock Market Crash
Global stock market crash leads to a significant devaluation of the New Zealand dollar and a deep recession in the country.
04/03/1985: Floating Exchange Rate Introduced
New Zealand dollar is allowed to float freely against other currencies, marking the end of fixed exchange rates.
20/10/1977: Internationalization of the pataca
Macau allowed the international use and exchange of the Macanese pataca, strengthening its role as a stable and convertible currency.
08/06/1967: Link with Portuguese escudo reestablished
The Macanese pataca was once again pegged to the Portuguese escudo, ending the gold standard era.
10/07/1961: Decimalization of Currency
New Zealand adopts the decimal currency system, replacing the pound with the New Zealand dollar. NZ$1 is equivalent to NZ£2.
18/06/1948: Gold standard introduced
The Macanese pataca switched to the gold standard, with its value pegged to gold coins. The gold standard lasted until 1967.
19/10/1933: New Zealand Pound Pegged to the British Pound
New Zealand pound is pegged to the British pound at a rate of £1 to NZ£0.624275.
17/03/1906: Silver standard established
Macau adopted the silver standard for the pataca, linking its value to silver coins in circulation. This standard remained in place until 1948.
27/10/1901: Introduction of Macanese pataca
The Macanese pataca was first introduced as the official currency of Macau, replacing the Portuguese real. It was initially pegged to the Portuguese escudo.