Historic Pound sterling Omani rial

Pound sterling omani rial history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 0.49091 (14/01/2024) and the lowest 0.49091 (14/01/2024). The difference between high and low is 0.

GBP OMR average rate for January 2024 is 0.48716, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is +0.37 %.

01 January 20241 GBP = 0.4888 OMR
02 January 20241 GBP = 0.4887 OMR
03 January 20241 GBP = 0.4841 OMR
04 January 20241 GBP = 0.4860 OMR
05 January 20241 GBP = 0.4865 OMR
07 January 20241 GBP = 0.4896 OMR
08 January 20241 GBP = 0.4720 OMR
09 January 20241 GBP = 0.4889 OMR
10 January 20241 GBP = 0.4875 OMR
11 January 20241 GBP = 0.4889 OMR
12 January 20241 GBP = 0.4901 OMR
14 January 20241 GBP = 0.4909 OMR
15 January 20241 GBP = 0.4891 OMR
16 January 20241 GBP = 0.4878 OMR
17 January 20241 GBP = 0.4853 OMR
18 January 20241 GBP = 0.4862 OMR
19 January 20241 GBP = 0.4875 OMR
22 January 20241 GBP = 0.4876 OMR
23 January 20241 GBP = 0.4874 OMR
24 January 20241 GBP = 0.4868 OMR
25 January 20241 GBP = 0.4879 OMR
26 January 20241 GBP = 0.4874 OMR
28 January 20241 GBP = 0.4888 OMR
29 January 20241 GBP = 0.4876 OMR
30 January 20241 GBP = 0.4876 OMR
31 January 20241 GBP = 0.4870 OMR

16/03/2021: New 5 Rial Polymer Banknote Introduced

A new polymer banknote with a denomination of 5 rials was introduced, enhancing durability and security features of the currency.

23/06/2016: Brexit Referendum

The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, causing significant uncertainty and volatility in the pound sterling's value.

15/01/2003: New Omani Rial Banknotes Issued

New series of Omani rial banknotes were introduced, featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.

31/12/1999: Establishment of the Euro

The euro was introduced as an electronic currency, paving the way for the eventual replacement of some national currencies, including the pound.

12/06/1994: Smaller Denomination Coins Issued

Small denomination coins, including 5, 10, 25, and 50 baisa coins, were issued in order to facilitate everyday transactions.

16/09/1992: Black Wednesday

The pound sterling experienced a severe drop in value and the UK was forced to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM).

17/03/1986: 200 Baisa Coin Introduced

A new 200 baisa coin was introduced, becoming the highest denomination coin in circulation at that time.

11/11/1975: 1/8 Rial Copper-Nickel Coin Introduced

A new 1/8 rial coin made of copper-nickel was introduced, representing a fractional value of the rial currency.

02/03/1973: Rial Oman Pegged to US Dollar

The Omani rial was officially pegged to the United States dollar, with an exchange rate of 1 OMR = 2.895 USD.

14/02/1971: Decimalization of the Pound

The pound sterling was decimalized, with the old system of pounds, shillings and pence replaced by a decimal currency.

27/07/1970: Rial Oman is Introduced

The Omani rial was introduced, replacing the Gulf rupee at a rate of 1 rial = 2.6008 rupees.

06/12/1921: Currency Separation with Ireland

Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Ireland left the United Kingdom and established its own currency, leading to separate pound sterling notes.

21/12/1816: Gold Standard Introduced

The pound sterling was officially placed on the gold standard, meaning it was backed by a fixed amount of gold.

27/07/1694: Bank of England Established

The Bank of England was founded and granted a royal charter, becoming the central bank of England.