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.
01/01/2005: New Taiwan dollar banknotes issued
New designs for Taiwan dollar banknotes are issued, featuring innovative security features and updated aesthetics to combat counterfeiting and improve the currency's image.
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.
30/04/1991: Foreign Exchange Control Act revised
Taiwan relaxes its foreign exchange controls, allowing more flexibility in the trading of the Taiwan dollar and promoting financial globalization.
15/07/1987: Lifting of martial law
The martial law, which had been in place in Taiwan since 1949, is lifted, marking a significant milestone towards the democratization and liberalization of the country.
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.
16/12/1971: Taiwan's expulsion from the UN
The United Nations General Assembly recognizes the People's Republic of China as the legitimate representative of China, leading to Taiwan's expulsion from the UN and international isolation.
03/03/1952: TWD pegged to the US Dollar
The Taiwan dollar is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 32 TWD to 1 USD, stabilizing its value and promoting economic growth.
10/12/1949: Chinese Civil War ends
The Chinese Communist Party establishes the People's Republic of China on the mainland, leading to the Nationalist government's retreat to Taiwan, taking the Taiwan dollar with them.
25/10/1945: Taiwan is restored to the Republic of China
After the end of World War II, Taiwan is returned to the Republic of China from Japan, and the Taiwan dollar becomes the official currency.
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.