31/12/2020: Digital Currency Pilot
Azerbaijan launched a pilot program to test the use of a digital currency, the digital manat, in an effort to modernize its financial system.
20/12/2017: Second Devaluation
The manat faced another devaluation, this time by around 30%, due to economic challenges and a sharp drop in oil prices.
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.
20/12/2015: Devaluation
The manat was devalued by more than 30% against the US dollar in response to falling oil prices.
20/02/2005: Pegged to US Dollar
The Azerbaijani manat was pegged to the US dollar at a rate of 1.6 manat per dollar.
14/06/2001: Currency Reform
A currency reform was implemented, resulting in a new manat with a higher exchange rate.
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.
31/12/1993: Hyperinflation
Azerbaijan experienced a period of hyperinflation, leading to the devaluation of the manat.
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.
14/08/1992: Introduction of Manat
The Azerbaijani manat currency was introduced as the official currency of Azerbaijan, replacing the Soviet ruble.
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.