04/02/2021: Ending of Intervention Policy
Denmark's central bank announced the end of its long-standing policy of defending the Krone's peg to the Euro.
26/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions, leading to a decline in tourism and affecting the exchange rate of the TTD.
19/09/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the value of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar and the country's economy.
19/09/2000: Referendum on Euro Membership
Danish voters rejected adopting the Euro in a referendum, maintaining the Krone as the national currency.
31/12/1998: Euro peg
Denmark joined the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II), pegging the Krone to the Euro with a narrow fluctuation band.
17/05/1993: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Trinidad & Tobago introduced polymer banknotes to replace the traditional paper currency, enhancing security and durability.
27/07/1990: Attempted Coup d'État
An attempted coup d'état took place in Trinidad & Tobago, causing economic instability and impacting the value of the TTD.
31/12/1983: Floatation of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
Trinidad & Tobago abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the TTD to float freely against other currencies.
24/03/1982: Floating Exchange Rate
Denmark switched to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the Krone's value to be determined by market forces.
07/06/1976: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Established
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago was established, becoming the country's central monetary authority.
01/01/1964: Introduction of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
The Trinidad & Tobago Dollar was introduced as the official currency, replacing the British West Indies Dollar.
21/07/1944: Bretton Woods Agreement
Denmark became a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and agreed to the Bretton Woods system, pegging the Krone to the US dollar.
10/09/1927: Return to Gold Standard
Denmark abandoned the gold standard due to economic pressures and public debt.
31/12/1872: Pegging to Gold Standard
The Danish Krone was pegged to the gold standard, fixing its value in relation to gold.