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.
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.
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.
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.
10/07/2005: Polymer Banknotes Introduced
New Zealand introduces polymer banknotes, replacing the traditional paper notes for increased durability and security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.