Historic Papua New Guinean Kina Bitcoin Cash

03/08/2021: El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

El Salvador becomes the first country to recognize Bitcoin, including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), as a legal tender, leading to increased adoption.

24/02/2021: Bitcoin Cash Becomes Merchant Payment Solution

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains traction as a popular cryptocurrency for merchant payments due to its low fees and faster transaction times.

15/11/2020: Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash Node

A contentious hard fork occurs within Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community, resulting in a split between Bitcoin Cash ABC and Bitcoin Cash Node.

24/03/2020: COVID-19 Economic Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the Papua New Guinean economy and the value of the Kina, leading to economic challenges and policy interventions.

19/11/2018: Launch of New Kina Notes and Coins

The Bank of Papua New Guinea launched a new series of Kina banknotes and coins, featuring enhanced security features and improved design.

15/05/2018: Bitcoin Cash Upgrade

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) undergoes a hard fork called ABC upgrade, introducing larger block sizes and smart contract functionalities.

01/08/2017: Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) splits from Bitcoin (BTC) due to a contentious hard fork, increasing the block size to 8MB.

03/01/2009: First Bitcoin Block Mined

The Genesis Block, also known as Block 0, is mined, marking the birth of Bitcoin network.

31/10/2008: Bitcoin Whitepaper Released

Satoshi Nakamoto publishes Bitcoin whitepaper, laying the foundation for peer-to-peer electronic cash system.

08/05/1995: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes

Polymer banknotes were introduced in Papua New Guinea, replacing the traditional paper banknotes and providing increased durability.

28/07/1989: Kina Floats in Foreign Exchange Market

The Papua New Guinean Kina was allowed to float freely in the foreign exchange market, leading to fluctuations in its value.

03/02/1976: First Kina Banknotes Issued

The Bank of Papua New Guinea issued the first series of Kina banknotes, featuring unique designs and local elements.

19/12/1975: Independence from Australia

Papua New Guinea gained independence, leading to the introduction of the Papua New Guinean Kina as its currency.

19/12/1975: Introduction of the Kina

The Papua New Guinean Kina was officially introduced as the national currency, replacing the Australian Dollar at a rate of 2 Kina to 1 Australian Dollar.