24/03/2020: COVID-19 Economic Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the Papua New Guinean economy and the value of the Kina, leading to economic challenges and policy interventions.
19/11/2018: Launch of New Kina Notes and Coins
The Bank of Papua New Guinea launched a new series of Kina banknotes and coins, featuring enhanced security features and improved design.
15/10/2006: New series of banknotes
Costa Rica introduced a new series of banknotes featuring enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and modernize the colón currency.
08/05/1995: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Polymer banknotes were introduced in Papua New Guinea, replacing the traditional paper banknotes and providing increased durability.
21/05/1991: Free-floating exchange rate
Costa Rica transitioned to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the colón's value to be determined by market forces.
28/07/1989: Kina Floats in Foreign Exchange Market
The Papua New Guinean Kina was allowed to float freely in the foreign exchange market, leading to fluctuations in its value.
03/02/1976: First Kina Banknotes Issued
The Bank of Papua New Guinea issued the first series of Kina banknotes, featuring unique designs and local elements.
19/12/1975: Independence from Australia
Papua New Guinea gained independence, leading to the introduction of the Papua New Guinean Kina as its currency.
19/12/1975: Introduction of the Kina
The Papua New Guinean Kina was officially introduced as the national currency, replacing the Australian Dollar at a rate of 2 Kina to 1 Australian Dollar.
09/11/1961: Introduction of the Monetary Reform
Costa Rica implemented a monetary reform, replacing the old colón with a new one at a rate of 1 to 100, to combat inflation.
30/11/1949: Abolition of the army
After the abolition of the army, the Costa Rican government focused on economic development, leading to stable monetary policies for the colón.
14/12/1917: Establishment of the Central Bank of Costa Rica
The Central Bank of Costa Rica was established to oversee monetary policy, including the management of the colón.
09/04/1896: Adoption of the gold standard
Costa Rica adopted the gold standard, pegging the value of the colón to gold, leading to currency stability.
18/03/1850: Introduction of the Costa Rican colón
The Costa Rican colón was officially introduced as the currency of Costa Rica to replace the Spanish real.