30/06/2020: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes of the Croatian kuna were introduced to enhance security features and improve durability.
13/05/2020: Introduction of New Thousand Kwacha Banknotes
Malawi introduced new banknotes with higher denominations to address issues of inflation and to streamline transactions in a cash-based economy.
01/05/2016: Currency Floatation
The Malawian government allowed the kwacha to float freely against other currencies, leading to a significant depreciation of the currency.
30/06/2013: Croatia becomes EU member
Croatia officially became a member of the European Union, strengthening the integration of the kuna within the European financial system.
07/08/2012: Introduction of New Kwacha Coins
Malawi introduced new coins to replace smaller denominations of the kwacha banknotes, facilitating transactions and reducing the cost of producing money.
30/06/2008: The Croatian National Bank takes over currency issuance
The Croatian National Bank started issuing all denominations of kuna banknotes, taking over this responsibility from the Croatian Monetary Institute.
30/06/2004: Croatia joins EU Exchange Rate Mechanism
Croatia joined the European Union Exchange Rate Mechanism, a precursor to adopting the Euro as the country's currency.
10/04/2000: Introduction of New Kwacha Banknotes
Malawi introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and to modernize the currency.
14/11/1999: Currency stabilization
The Croatian National Bank implemented measures to stabilize the value of the kuna, reducing inflation and ensuring economic stability.
30/06/1997: Kuna becomes convertible currency
The Croatian Kuna became a fully convertible currency, allowing for free exchange and trade.
14/06/1994: Malawi's First Multiparty Democratic Elections
Malawi held its first multiparty democratic elections, leading to a political and economic transition which affected the value of the kwacha.
29/05/1994: Introduction of the Croatian Kuna
The Croatian kuna was introduced as the official currency of Croatia, replacing the Yugoslav Dinar.
01/09/1979: First Devaluation of the Kwacha
The Malawian government devalued the kwacha by 30% in response to economic challenges and to promote exports.
06/07/1971: Introduction of the Malawian Kwacha
The Malawian Kwacha (MWK) was introduced as the official currency of Malawi, replacing the Malawian pound at a rate of 2 kwacha = 1 pound.