22/04/2020: COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in the Cambodian economy, leading to a decline in the value of the Riel.
31/12/2004: Return to the boliviano
Bolivia ended the dollarization period and officially reintroduced the boliviano as the sole legal tender of the country.
31/12/2003: Dollarization crisis
Bolivia experienced a financial crisis, leading to the temporary dollarization of the economy and the use of the US dollar as legal tender.
04/01/2001: Riel Redenomination
The Cambodian government redenominated the Riel by removing four zeros, making it easier for transactions.
20/03/1995: Dollarization
Cambodia officially adopted a dual currency system, allowing the use of both Riel and the United States Dollar.
20/03/1994: Currency Stabilization
Cambodia implemented a new currency stabilization plan to control hyperinflation and stabilize the Riel.
31/03/1988: Bolivianoization
Bolivianoization was implemented, requiring all contracts and transactions to be conducted in bolivianos instead of foreign currencies.
28/02/1987: Introduction of the second boliviano
A new boliviano, known as the second boliviano (Boliviano de Segunda), was introduced to replace the heavily devalued first boliviano.
31/01/1986: Hyperinflation crisis
Bolivia experienced a severe hyperinflation crisis, leading to the devaluation of the boliviano.
07/01/1979: Liberation of Cambodia
Vietnamese forces liberated Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge, leading to the reestablishment of the Riel.
17/04/1975: Khmer Rouge Regime
The Khmer Rouge regime took control of Cambodia, resulting in the abolition of currency and economic collapse.
31/12/1962: Monetary reform
The boliviano underwent a monetary reform, with new banknotes and coins being issued.
11/07/1951: Introduction of the Riel
The Riel was established as the official currency of Cambodia, replacing the French Indochinese Piastre.
31/12/1891: Introduction of Bolivian boliviano
The boliviano was introduced as the official currency of Bolivia, replacing the Bolivian peso.