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.
01/01/2021: End of Monetary Dualism
The Cuban government completed the currency unification process, eliminating the convertible peso (CUC) and establishing a single currency system with the Cuban peso (CUP).
20/12/2013: Currency Unification Implementation
The Cuban government officially started the process of currency unification, gradually phasing out the convertible peso (CUC) and improving monetary policy.
25/10/2011: Currency Unification Announced
The Cuban government announced plans to eliminate the dual currency system and unify the CUP and CUC.
08/12/2004: Elimination of US Dollar Circulation
The Cuban government announced the withdrawal of the US dollar as legal tender and introduced the convertible peso (CUC) as a replacement.
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.
07/12/1994: Dollarization Decree
Cubans were allowed to hold and transact in foreign currencies, primarily the US dollar, to counter the economic crisis.
01/08/1994: Special Period
The Cuban economy faced a severe crisis due to the collapse of the Soviet Union, leading to currency devaluation and economic reforms.
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.
01/01/1961: Nationalization of Banks
The Cuban government nationalized all private and foreign-owned banks, including their currency holdings.
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.