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.
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).
20/11/2009: Resumption of issuing Córdoba coins
The Central Bank resumed issuing córdoba coins, reintroducing denominations of 10, 25, and 50 centavos, and 1 córdoba.
01/01/2001: Dollarization
Nicaragua adopted the US dollar as its official currency, effectively ending the era of the Nicaraguan córdoba as the national currency.
04/07/1991: Currency control and unification
The government implemented currency control measures, unifying the exchange rate at 5 córdobas oro per US dollar.
25/04/1991: Córdoba Oro becomes legal tender
The Córdoba Oro was declared as the only legal tender in Nicaragua, replacing the old cordoba.
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.
01/02/1988: Introduction of the Córdoba Oro Currencies
The government introduced the Córdoba Oro as a new currency, replacing the previous currency, with an initial rate of 1 córdoba oro = 1,000 córdobas.
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.
01/04/1932: Introduction of the Iranian Rial
The Iranian Rial (IRR) was introduced as the official currency of Iran after replacing the Qiran.
01/03/1932: Córdoba de Oro established
The Córdoba de Oro was introduced, replacing the previous córdoba at a rate of 10,000 to 1.
20/10/1912: Introduction of the Nicaraguan córdoba
The Nicaraguan córdoba was introduced as the official currency of Nicaragua, replacing the peso at a rate of 12.5 córdobas per US dollar.