Historic Honduran lempira Danish Krone

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.

07/10/2019: Modernization of Banknotes

The Honduran Central Bank launched new banknotes with enhanced security features and improved designs to deter counterfeiting.

27/01/2009: Currency Crisis

Honduras faced a severe currency crisis due to political instability, causing a decline in the value of the Lempira.

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.

15/06/1997: Monetary Integration

Honduras became a member of the Central American Monetary Integration System, aiming to promote economic stability and regional cooperation.

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.

15/03/1967: Introduction of the New Lempira

A new design and denomination of the Lempira banknotes were introduced in order to combat counterfeiting.

03/09/1950: Devaluation of the Lempira

The Lempira experienced a significant devaluation, causing economic instability and inflation in Honduras.

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.

11/10/1940: Monetary Reforms

Honduran government implemented monetary reforms to stabilize the Lempira and improve its value.

07/03/1931: Creation of the Lempira

The Honduran currency, the Lempira, was introduced to replace the Honduran peso as the official currency.

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.