Historic Iranian Rial Moldovan Leu

23/02/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on the Iranian Rial

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with economic challenges, caused further depreciation of the Iranian Rial (IRR) against major currencies.

04/06/2018: Introduction of New Banknotes

Moldova introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

10/04/2018: Revaluation of the Iranian Rial

Iran's government announced a new currency exchange rate, devaluing the Iranian Rial (IRR) against foreign currencies.

01/07/2015: Currency Pegged to Euro

Moldova pegged its currency, the Leu, to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate to stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment.

24/09/2012: Imposition of International Sanctions on Iran

International sanctions were imposed on Iran, leading to a significant decline in the value of the Iranian Rial (IRR).

10/05/2010: Euro as Legal Tender

Moldova adopted the Euro as its official currency, though it is not a member of the Eurozone.

29/04/2009: Revaluation

Moldova carried out a currency revaluation, changing the exchange rate from 10,000 old Lei to 1 new Leu.

29/10/1999: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes

Polymer banknotes were introduced in Moldova, increasing security and durability of the currency.

29/05/1994: Redenomination

Moldova underwent a redenomination process, where 1000 old Lei were exchanged for 1 new Leu to combat hyperinflation.

26/11/1992: Declaration of Independence

The Moldovan Leu was introduced as the official currency of Moldova after the country declared independence from the Soviet Union.

24/05/1989: Introduction of the Two-Tier Exchange Rate System

Iran implemented a two-tier exchange rate system, with different rates for essential goods and non-essential imports.

26/10/1975: Floating of the Iranian Rial

The Iranian Rial (IRR) was allowed to float against foreign currencies, marking the end of the fixed exchange rate system.

01/09/1957: Decimalization of the Iranian Rial

The Iranian Rial (IRR) was decimalized, dividing one Toman into 10 Rials to simplify the currency system.

01/04/1932: Introduction of the Iranian Rial

The Iranian Rial (IRR) was introduced as the official currency of Iran after replacing the Qiran.