Historic Cambodian Riel Mongolian Tugrik

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

11/07/1951: Introduction of the Riel

The Riel was established as the official currency of Cambodia, replacing the French Indochinese Piastre.

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.

01/12/1925: Introduction of the Tugrik Currency

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