13/12/2021: Introduction of New Banknotes and Coins
New banknotes and coins were introduced, featuring updated designs, improved security features, and denominations. This aims to enhance the efficiency of cash transactions.
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.
03/04/2017: Transition to Free Float
After gradually reducing interventions, Kazakhstan fully transitioned to a free float exchange rate for the tenge, allowing the market to determine its value.
20/08/2015: Tenge Devaluation
Kazakhstan devalued the tenge by around 30% due to falling oil prices and economic instability. This move aimed to boost exports and protect the economy.
19/04/2004: Introduction of New Banknotes
New banknotes with enhanced security features and updated designs were introduced to combat counterfeiting and modernize the currency.
19/09/2000: Referendum on Euro Membership
Danish voters rejected adopting the Euro in a referendum, maintaining the Krone as the national currency.
04/10/1999: Floating Exchange Rate
Kazakhstan switched to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the tenge to fluctuate freely based on market supply and demand.
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.
15/02/1994: Denomination of Tenge
The tenge underwent a 10,000-fold denomination, where 1 new tenge was equal to 10,000 old tenge. This was done to simplify currency handling and eliminate excessive zeros.
15/11/1993: Introduction of Kazakhstani Tenge
The Kazakhstani tenge was introduced as the new currency of Kazakhstan, replacing the Soviet ruble. The exchange rate was set at 1 tenge = 500 rubles.
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.
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.