Historic New Zealand Dollar Bangladeshi Taka

20/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Effects

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic causes global economic turmoil, leading to volatility in the New Zealand dollar exchange rate and GDP contraction.

20/03/2020: Banned Old Notes

Bangladesh bans the circulation of old 1000 Taka notes to combat counterfeit currency and encourage the use of new security-enhanced banknotes.

12/06/2011: Denomination Revamp

Bangladesh revalues its currency by dropping two zeros from the denominations, making 1000 Taka equal to 10 Taka.

10/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis Hits New Zealand

New Zealand experiences the impact of the global financial crisis, leading to a sharp depreciation of the New Zealand dollar and economic slowdown.

01/07/2007: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes

Bangladesh introduces polymer banknotes for the first time, enhancing durability, security, and public acceptance of the Bangladeshi Taka.

10/07/2005: Polymer Banknotes Introduced

New Zealand introduces polymer banknotes, replacing the traditional paper notes for increased durability and security.

05/10/1987: Black Monday Stock Market Crash

Global stock market crash leads to a significant devaluation of the New Zealand dollar and a deep recession in the country.

04/03/1985: Floating Exchange Rate Introduced

New Zealand dollar is allowed to float freely against other currencies, marking the end of fixed exchange rates.

02/03/1976: Introduction of Decimal System

Bangladesh transitions from the Indian Rupee-based monetary system to the decimal-based system, resulting in the issuance of new banknotes and coins.

15/08/1975: Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

The assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and the advocate for the Bangladeshi Taka, creates political instability and economic challenges.

04/01/1972: Introduction of Bangladeshi Taka

The Bangladeshi Taka is introduced as the national currency replacing the Pakistani Rupee at par.

25/03/1971: Declaration of Independence

Bangladesh declares independence from Pakistan, leading to the establishment of the Bangladeshi Taka as the official currency.

10/07/1961: Decimalization of Currency

New Zealand adopts the decimal currency system, replacing the pound with the New Zealand dollar. NZ$1 is equivalent to NZ£2.

19/10/1933: New Zealand Pound Pegged to the British Pound

New Zealand pound is pegged to the British pound at a rate of £1 to NZ£0.624275.