Historic Danish Krone Dominican Peso

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.

01/10/2018: Redesign and Modernization of Banknotes

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic unveils a redesigned series of banknotes with enhanced security features and modernized aesthetics.

01/12/2011: New Security Features

To combat counterfeiting, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic introduces new security features on the Peso Dominicano banknotes.

01/03/2004: Transition to the Peso Dominicano

The Dominican Republic transitions from the Peso Oro to the Peso Dominicano, a new currency with a different exchange rate, to improve monetary stability.

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.

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.

11/10/1947: Introduction of the Peso Oro

The Peso Oro is introduced as a new currency in the Dominican Republic, replacing the previous Peso. It is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate.

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.

09/01/1905: The Monetary Law of 1905

The Dominican government enacts the Monetary Law of 1905, which establishes the gold standard for the Peso, linking its value to the US dollar.

17/03/1877: Introduction of Paper Money

The first paper money denominated in the Dominican Peso is introduced, replacing the previously used gold and silver coins.

31/12/1872: Pegging to Gold Standard

The Danish Krone was pegged to the gold standard, fixing its value in relation to gold.

27/02/1844: Dominican Independence

After gaining independence from Haiti, the Dominican Republic introduces its own currency, the Peso, as a symbol of its sovereignty.