30/06/2020: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes of the Croatian kuna were introduced to enhance security features and improve durability.
08/04/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency circulation
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, circulation of nakfa banknotes decreased as people relied more on digital transactions.
25/02/2019: Introduction of new nakfa banknotes
Eritrea introduced new banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 nakfa.
30/10/2018: Currency devaluation
Eritrea devalued the nakfa by 14%, reducing its official exchange rate to 1 USD = 15 ERN.
22/01/2015: Dollarization policy imposed
Eritrea imposed a dollarization policy, making the US dollar the predominant currency for most transactions.
30/06/2013: Croatia becomes EU member
Croatia officially became a member of the European Union, strengthening the integration of the kuna within the European financial system.
30/06/2008: The Croatian National Bank takes over currency issuance
The Croatian National Bank started issuing all denominations of kuna banknotes, taking over this responsibility from the Croatian Monetary Institute.
14/11/2005: Currency redenomination
The Eritrean nakfa underwent a redenomination where old nakfa notes were replaced with new nakfa notes in a ratio of 1:1,000.
30/06/2004: Croatia joins EU Exchange Rate Mechanism
Croatia joined the European Union Exchange Rate Mechanism, a precursor to adopting the Euro as the country's currency.
14/11/1999: Currency stabilization
The Croatian National Bank implemented measures to stabilize the value of the kuna, reducing inflation and ensuring economic stability.
08/11/1997: Introduction of the Eritrean nakfa
The Eritrean nakfa was introduced as the official currency of Eritrea, replacing the Ethiopian birr.
08/11/1997: Currency exchange rate fixed
The Eritrean nakfa was fixed at an exchange rate of 1 USD = 10 ERN.
30/06/1997: Kuna becomes convertible currency
The Croatian Kuna became a fully convertible currency, allowing for free exchange and trade.
29/05/1994: Introduction of the Croatian Kuna
The Croatian kuna was introduced as the official currency of Croatia, replacing the Yugoslav Dinar.