22/02/2021: Kyat's Depreciation Challenges
The Burmese kyat faced significant depreciation and instability due to political turmoil and the military coup in Myanmar.
30/10/2016: Withdrawal of the 1000-krone banknote
The Norges Bank phased out the 1000-krone banknote, as part of efforts to combat money laundering and reduce the use of cash in the economy.
23/04/2015: Foreign Exchange Market Liberalization
Restrictions on foreign exchange were lifted, allowing a more liberalized foreign exchange market in Myanmar.
02/04/2012: Managed Float Regime Implemented
The Burmese government adopted a managed float exchange rate regime, allowing the kyat to fluctuate based on market forces.
01/01/1999: Creation of the euro
Several European countries introduced the euro as a common currency, but Norway chose to maintain the krone, cementing its separate monetary path.
19/11/1992: Norway rejects European Union membership
In a referendum, Norway voted against joining the European Union, reaffirming its independent monetary policy and keeping the krone outside the eurozone.
01/04/1990: Foreign Exchange Certificates Introduced
Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs) were introduced as a parallel currency to stabilize the economy and control the black market.
01/09/1987: Second Kyat Revalued
Due to hyperinflation, the Burmese kyat was again revalued, with 1 kyat replacing 10 new kyats.
01/12/1964: Kyat Revalued
The Burmese kyat underwent a major revaluation, with 1 new kyat replacing 100 old kyats to combat inflation.
01/07/1952: Kyat Introduced
The Burmese kyat was first introduced as the official currency of Burma, replacing the Indian rupee at an exchange rate of 1 kyat = 1 rupee.
22/10/1931: Devaluation of the krone
To counter the effects of the Great Depression, Norway devalued the krone by 14%, aiming to boost exports and stimulate the economy.
01/11/1920: Krone's return to the gold standard
Following the end of World War I, Norway reintroduced the gold standard for the krone, stabilizing its value and restoring confidence in the currency.
02/08/1914: Suspension of krone's gold standard
Due to the outbreak of World War I, Norway suspended the krone's convertibility into gold, allowing for more flexibility in monetary policy during the war.
27/10/1875: The introduction of the krone currency
The krone was established as the official currency of Norway, replacing the previous speciedaler, marking a significant milestone in the country's monetary history.