22/04/2020: COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in the Cambodian economy, leading to a decline in the value of the Riel.
01/07/2013: Exchange rate unification
North Korea unifies the official exchange rate and market rate, resulting in a significant depreciation of the won.
30/11/2009: Currency revaluation
North Korean government announces a currency revaluation, replacing the old won notes at a ratio of 1 for 100.
01/12/2001: Currency redenomination
North Korean won is redenominated, with the previous notes and coins being replaced by new ones at a ratio of 1 for 1,000.
04/01/2001: Riel Redenomination
The Cambodian government redenominated the Riel by removing four zeros, making it easier for transactions.
20/03/1995: Dollarization
Cambodia officially adopted a dual currency system, allowing the use of both Riel and the United States Dollar.
20/03/1994: Currency Stabilization
Cambodia implemented a new currency stabilization plan to control hyperinflation and stabilize the Riel.
25/02/1992: Introducing foreign exchange certificates
North Korea introduces foreign exchange certificates to counter hyperinflation and stabilize its economy.
06/12/1979: Second major revaluation
North Korean won undergoes its second major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 10.
07/01/1979: Liberation of Cambodia
Vietnamese forces liberated Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge, leading to the reestablishment of the Riel.
17/04/1975: Khmer Rouge Regime
The Khmer Rouge regime took control of Cambodia, resulting in the abolition of currency and economic collapse.
31/12/1959: First major revaluation
North Korean won undergoes its first major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 100.
11/07/1951: Introduction of the Riel
The Riel was established as the official currency of Cambodia, replacing the French Indochinese Piastre.
06/12/1947: Introduction of North Korean won
North Korean won is introduced as the official currency of North Korea, replacing the Korean yen at par value.