18/01/2021: Suspension of Eco adoption
The Central Bank of the Comoros suspended the adoption of the Eco currency, retaining the Comorian Franc as the official currency.
11/02/2020: Currency Devaluation
The Yemeni Rial witnessed another devaluation as the Central Bank of Yemen devalued the currency by 25% to ease foreign currency shortages and stabilize the economy.
01/01/2019: Replacement of the Franc by the Eco
Comoros agreed to replace the Comorian Franc with the proposed Eco currency, along with other West African countries.
13/10/2016: Central Bank Relocation
The internationally recognized government of Yemen relocated the Central Bank from Sana'a to Aden, causing further fragmentation in the value and availability of the Yemeni Rial.
16/09/2015: Houthi Takeover and Currency Instability
Following the Houthi rebel's takeover of the capital Sana'a, the Yemeni Rial faced further instability, resulting in hyperinflation and a depreciation of its value.
27/09/2009: Government Decision
The Yemeni government announced a 9.3% devaluation of the rial as a measure to cope with the economic crisis and declining oil revenues.
01/07/1997: Revaluation of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was revalued at a ratio of 1 new Franc to 75 old Francs, reducing the value of the currency.
20/06/1994: Introduction of the New Comorian Franc
Comoros introduced a new series of banknotes and coins, replacing the old Comorian Franc.
04/05/1994: Civil War and Currency Devaluation
During the Yemeni Civil War, the Yemeni Rial experienced a significant devaluation, with the exchange rate reaching around 200 rials for 1 US dollar.
22/05/1990: Yemeni Unification
The Yemeni Rial became the official currency of the newly unified country of Yemen after the merger of the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) and People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen).
01/01/1976: Establishment of the Central Bank of Comoros
The Central Bank of Comoros was established to manage the monetary policies and issue the Comorian Franc.
06/07/1975: Independence of Comoros
Comoros gained independence from France, but continued using the Comorian Franc as its currency.
26/08/1948: Currency Introduction
The Yemeni Rial (YER) was first introduced as the official currency of North Yemen, replacing the Yemeni Riyal at a rate of 1 rial = 1,000 Riyals.
01/01/1920: Introduction of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was introduced as the official currency of Comoros by the French colonial administration.