15/09/2021: Digitization of the Moroccan dirham
Morocco announced plans to digitize the dirham, introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for financial transactions in the country.
25/02/2020: Introduction of New Large Denomination Banknotes
Uzbekistan introduced new 100,000 and 200,000 som banknotes to meet the requirements of the growing economy and reduce cash circulation.
08/02/2019: Exchange Rate Unification
Uzbekistan unified the official and black-market exchange rates, allowing for more transparency in currency transactions.
03/09/2018: Denomination of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan announced a 1:10,000 denomination of the som, as part of ongoing currency reform.
05/09/2017: Floating Exchange Rate Regime
Uzbekistan transitioned to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the Uzbekistani Som's value to be determined by market forces.
02/06/2014: Introduction of the fourth dirham
Another series of Moroccan dirham banknotes was issued, featuring new designs and enhanced security features.
02/07/2005: Dirham's exchange rate floatation
Morocco moved to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the dirham to fluctuate based on market forces.
10/03/2001: Introduction of New Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan introduced a new som, with 1 new som equaling 1,000 old soms, as a result of currency reform.
01/05/1999: Introduction of the third dirham
A new series of Moroccan dirham banknotes was introduced with enhanced security features.
01/07/1994: Redenomination of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistan redenominated its currency, with 1 new som replacing 1,000 old soms to combat hyperinflation.
01/07/1993: Introduction of Uzbekistani Som
Uzbekistani Som (UZS) was introduced as the official currency of Uzbekistan after the country gained independence from the Soviet Union.
12/12/1980: Introduction of the second dirham
A new series of Moroccan dirham banknotes was issued to replace the first series.
17/10/1974: Adoption of the dirham as the currency
The Moroccan franc was replaced by the Moroccan dirham (MAD) as the official currency.
26/11/1960: Introduction of the Moroccan franc (FRF)
The Moroccan franc was introduced as the official currency of Morocco.