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.
20/09/2015: Adoption of New Constitution
Nepal adopted a new constitution, resulting in political unrest and affecting the Nepalese Rupee's stability.
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.
26/10/1999: Maoist Insurgency Begins
The start of the Maoist insurgency in Nepal led to political instability and economic challenges, impacting the value of the Nepalese Rupee.
08/04/1993: Nepalese Rupee's Peg to Indian Rupee
The Nepalese Rupee was pegged to the Indian Rupee at a fixed exchange rate.
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.
30/12/1972: Reintroduction of Nepalese Rupee
Nepal reintroduced the Nepalese Rupee as the official currency, separating it from the Indian Rupee.
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.
12/03/1960: Replacement of Nepalese Rupee
The Nepalese Rupee was replaced by the Indian Rupee as the legal tender in Nepal.
15/12/1959: Nepal Rastra Bank Established
Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, was established to oversee the monetary system and issue the Nepalese Rupee.
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.
07/04/1932: Introduction of Nepalese Rupee
The Nepalese Rupee was officially introduced as the currency of Nepal, replacing the silver mohar.