04/05/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency
The outbreak of COVID-19 and its economic consequences led to a depreciation of the Cape Verdean escudo against major international currencies due to reduced tourism and economic activity.
30/09/2017: New escudo banknotes issued
Cape Verde introduced a new series of banknotes for the escudo, featuring enhanced security features, updated designs, and improved durability.
05/04/2016: End of currency intervention
The Czech National Bank ended its currency intervention policy, allowing the koruna to float freely and be determined by market forces.
31/12/2014: End of the peg to the euro
Cape Verde decided to abandon the peg to the euro, shifting to a managed float exchange rate system to allow the currency to fluctuate based on market forces.
06/11/2013: Currency intervention
The Czech National Bank implemented a currency intervention policy to weaken the koruna and stimulate the country's economy.
09/10/2008: Global financial crisis impact
The koruna experienced significant depreciation during the global financial crisis, reflecting the economic challenges faced by the Czech Republic.
30/04/2007: EU membership benefits
The Czech Republic became a member of the European Union's economic and monetary union, allowing for greater stability and cooperation for the koruna.
01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo
The Cape Verdean escudo underwent a decimalization process, with the subdivision of 1 escudo into 100 centavos.
30/04/2004: EU Accession
The Czech Republic joined the European Union, paving the way for further integration of the koruna with European monetary policies.
01/01/1998: Currency pegged to the euro
The Cape Verdean escudo was pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 110.265 CVE, ensuring stability and facilitating trade.
30/06/1993: Currency conversion
The Czech Republic adopted a new currency regime, shifting from a fixed exchange rate to a floating exchange rate for the koruna.
07/02/1993: Establishment of Czech koruna
The Czech koruna was introduced as the official currency of the Czech Republic following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia.
17/11/1977: Introduction of the new escudo
A new version of the Cape Verdean escudo was introduced, replacing the previous version with a new design and updated security features.
05/07/1975: Independence of Cape Verde
The Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) was officially adopted as the currency of Cape Verde upon gaining independence from Portugal.