Historic New Zealand Dollar Comorian Franc

18/01/2021: Suspension of Eco adoption

The Central Bank of the Comoros suspended the adoption of the Eco currency, retaining the Comorian Franc as the official currency.

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.

01/01/2019: Replacement of the Franc by the Eco

Comoros agreed to replace the Comorian Franc with the proposed Eco currency, along with other West African countries.

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.

10/07/2005: Polymer Banknotes Introduced

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

01/07/1997: Revaluation of the Comorian Franc

The Comorian Franc was revalued at a ratio of 1 new Franc to 75 old Francs, reducing the value of the currency.

20/06/1994: Introduction of the New Comorian Franc

Comoros introduced a new series of banknotes and coins, replacing the old Comorian Franc.

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.

01/01/1976: Establishment of the Central Bank of Comoros

The Central Bank of Comoros was established to manage the monetary policies and issue the Comorian Franc.

06/07/1975: Independence of Comoros

Comoros gained independence from France, but continued using the Comorian Franc as its 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.

01/01/1920: Introduction of the Comorian Franc

The Comorian Franc was introduced as the official currency of Comoros by the French colonial administration.