Historic Ethiopian birr Mongolian Tugrik

01/01/2017: Floating Exchange Rate Regime

Mongolia adopts a fully floating exchange rate regime for the Tugrik, allowing the currency's value to be determined by market forces without intervention from the central bank.

26/06/2009: Currency Redenomination

Mongolia redenominates its currency, replacing the old Tugrik banknotes with new ones at a ratio of 1 to 1000, in an effort to simplify transactions and reduce inflation.

10/09/2008: Introduction of Birr Denominations

Ethiopia introduced new banknotes of different denominations in an effort to combat counterfeiting and improve security features.

06/03/1993: Mongolia Joins IMF

Mongolia becomes a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), influencing monetary policies and further shaping the development of the Tugrik currency.

01/07/1992: Tugrik Exchange Rate Liberalization

Mongolia liberalizes the exchange rate of the Tugrik, allowing it to fluctuate based on market forces and paving the way for a more flexible currency system.

21/12/1991: Transition to Market Economy

Mongolia undergoes a transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy, leading to major changes in the Tugrik currency system.

27/05/1991: Introduction of Birr Coins

Ethiopia introduced coins for the birr denominations, replacing the previous notes.

17/09/1976: Introduction of New Birr

A new birr was introduced, replacing the previous Ethiopian birr and being equal to 100 old birr.

04/07/1946: Mongolian People's Bank Established

The Mongolian People's Bank is established as the central bank of Mongolia, responsible for issuing and managing the Tugrik currency.

08/07/1945: Decree to Change Birr Decimalization

Ethiopia changed the birr decimalization from talari and ghersh to dollars and cents.

31/12/1931: Introduction of Ethiopian birr

The Ethiopian birr was introduced as the official currency, replacing the Maria Theresa Thaler.

05/07/1931: Ethiopian Monetary Authority Established

The Ethiopian Monetary Authority was established to regulate the country's monetary system and issue currency.

01/12/1925: Introduction of the Tugrik Currency

Mongolia officially introduces the Tugrik as its national currency, replacing the previous currency system.

14/02/1894: Introduction of Maria Theresa Thaler

Ethiopia adopted the Maria Theresa Thaler as the official currency, which remained in circulation until 1935.