04/02/2021: Ending of Intervention Policy
Denmark's central bank announced the end of its long-standing policy of defending the Krone's peg to the Euro.
22/04/2020: COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in the Cambodian economy, leading to a decline in the value of the Riel.
04/01/2001: Riel Redenomination
The Cambodian government redenominated the Riel by removing four zeros, making it easier for transactions.
19/09/2000: Referendum on Euro Membership
Danish voters rejected adopting the Euro in a referendum, maintaining the Krone as the national currency.
31/12/1998: Euro peg
Denmark joined the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II), pegging the Krone to the Euro with a narrow fluctuation band.
20/03/1995: Dollarization
Cambodia officially adopted a dual currency system, allowing the use of both Riel and the United States Dollar.
20/03/1994: Currency Stabilization
Cambodia implemented a new currency stabilization plan to control hyperinflation and stabilize the Riel.
24/03/1982: Floating Exchange Rate
Denmark switched to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the Krone's value to be determined by market forces.
07/01/1979: Liberation of Cambodia
Vietnamese forces liberated Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge, leading to the reestablishment of the Riel.
17/04/1975: Khmer Rouge Regime
The Khmer Rouge regime took control of Cambodia, resulting in the abolition of currency and economic collapse.
11/07/1951: Introduction of the Riel
The Riel was established as the official currency of Cambodia, replacing the French Indochinese Piastre.
21/07/1944: Bretton Woods Agreement
Denmark became a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and agreed to the Bretton Woods system, pegging the Krone to the US dollar.
10/09/1927: Return to Gold Standard
Denmark abandoned the gold standard due to economic pressures and public debt.
31/12/1872: Pegging to Gold Standard
The Danish Krone was pegged to the gold standard, fixing its value in relation to gold.