Historic Gambian dalasi Yemeni Rial

11/01/2021: New polymer banknotes

Polymer banknotes are introduced in The Gambia for the first time, replacing the previous paper banknotes to enhance durability and security.

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.

06/08/2019: New family of banknotes

The Central Bank of The Gambia introduces a new family of Gambian dalasi banknotes with improved security features.

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.

16/06/1997: Introduction of the 25 dalasis note

A new 25-dalasis banknote is introduced, featuring the portrait of President Jammeh, to commemorate 25 years of his rule.

22/07/1996: Change of banknotes and coins

New banknotes and coins featuring the portrait of President Jammeh are introduced, replacing the previous designs.

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).

02/07/1987: Currency redenomination

The Gambian dalasi undergoes a redenomination, with 1 old dalasi being replaced by 10 new dalasis.

01/07/1977: Conversion to decimal currency

The Gambian dalasi is decimalized, with 1 dalasi being divided into 100 bututs.

27/07/1971: Introduction of the Gambian dalasi

The Gambian dalasi currency is introduced to replace the Gambian pound as the official currency of The Gambia.

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.