01/01/2021: End of Monetary Dualism
The Cuban government completed the currency unification process, eliminating the convertible peso (CUC) and establishing a single currency system with the Cuban peso (CUP).
23/02/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on the Iranian Rial
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with economic challenges, caused further depreciation of the Iranian Rial (IRR) against major currencies.
10/04/2018: Revaluation of the Iranian Rial
Iran's government announced a new currency exchange rate, devaluing the Iranian Rial (IRR) against foreign currencies.
20/12/2013: Currency Unification Implementation
The Cuban government officially started the process of currency unification, gradually phasing out the convertible peso (CUC) and improving monetary policy.
24/09/2012: Imposition of International Sanctions on Iran
International sanctions were imposed on Iran, leading to a significant decline in the value of the Iranian Rial (IRR).
25/10/2011: Currency Unification Announced
The Cuban government announced plans to eliminate the dual currency system and unify the CUP and CUC.
08/12/2004: Elimination of US Dollar Circulation
The Cuban government announced the withdrawal of the US dollar as legal tender and introduced the convertible peso (CUC) as a replacement.
07/12/1994: Dollarization Decree
Cubans were allowed to hold and transact in foreign currencies, primarily the US dollar, to counter the economic crisis.
01/08/1994: Special Period
The Cuban economy faced a severe crisis due to the collapse of the Soviet Union, leading to currency devaluation and economic reforms.
24/05/1989: Introduction of the Two-Tier Exchange Rate System
Iran implemented a two-tier exchange rate system, with different rates for essential goods and non-essential imports.
26/10/1975: Floating of the Iranian Rial
The Iranian Rial (IRR) was allowed to float against foreign currencies, marking the end of the fixed exchange rate system.
01/01/1961: Nationalization of Banks
The Cuban government nationalized all private and foreign-owned banks, including their currency holdings.
01/09/1957: Decimalization of the Iranian Rial
The Iranian Rial (IRR) was decimalized, dividing one Toman into 10 Rials to simplify the currency system.
01/04/1932: Introduction of the Iranian Rial
The Iranian Rial (IRR) was introduced as the official currency of Iran after replacing the Qiran.