Historic Dominican Peso Iranian Rial

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.

01/10/2018: Redesign and Modernization of Banknotes

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic unveils a redesigned series of banknotes with enhanced security features and modernized aesthetics.

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.

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).

01/12/2011: New Security Features

To combat counterfeiting, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic introduces new security features on the Peso Dominicano banknotes.

01/03/2004: Transition to the Peso Dominicano

The Dominican Republic transitions from the Peso Oro to the Peso Dominicano, a new currency with a different exchange rate, to improve monetary stability.

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.

01/09/1957: Decimalization of the Iranian Rial

The Iranian Rial (IRR) was decimalized, dividing one Toman into 10 Rials to simplify the currency system.

11/10/1947: Introduction of the Peso Oro

The Peso Oro is introduced as a new currency in the Dominican Republic, replacing the previous Peso. It is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate.

01/04/1932: Introduction of the Iranian Rial

The Iranian Rial (IRR) was introduced as the official currency of Iran after replacing the Qiran.

09/01/1905: The Monetary Law of 1905

The Dominican government enacts the Monetary Law of 1905, which establishes the gold standard for the Peso, linking its value to the US dollar.

17/03/1877: Introduction of Paper Money

The first paper money denominated in the Dominican Peso is introduced, replacing the previously used gold and silver coins.

27/02/1844: Dominican Independence

After gaining independence from Haiti, the Dominican Republic introduces its own currency, the Peso, as a symbol of its sovereignty.