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.
26/01/2016: New N$100 and N$200 Banknotes Introduced
Namibia introduced new banknotes of N$100 and N$200 denominations to address the need for higher-value currency in the growing economy.
30/08/2012: Introduction of N$10 Commemorative Banknote
Namibia introduced a commemorative banknote of N$10 to celebrate the centenary of the country's struggle for independence.
27/10/2008: Financial Crisis Impact
Due to the global financial crisis, the Namibian dollar experienced a depreciation against major currencies, affecting the country's economy.
01/01/2002: Replacement of Old Banknotes
Old banknotes of the Namibian dollar were demonetized, and new banknotes became the only valid currency.
19/09/2000: Referendum on Euro Membership
Danish voters rejected adopting the Euro in a referendum, maintaining the Krone as the national currency.
01/06/1999: Introduction of New Banknotes and Coins
New series of banknotes and coins were introduced in Namibia, featuring indigenous wildlife and cultural symbols.
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.
30/08/1993: Dollarization of Namibia
Namibia adopted the Namibian dollar as its sole legal tender, replacing the South African rand as the official currency.
21/03/1990: Independence of Namibia
Namibia gained independence from South Africa, leading to the introduction of the Namibian dollar as the official currency of the newly established 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.
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.