16/03/2021: New 5 Rial Polymer Banknote Introduced
A new polymer banknote with a denomination of 5 rials was introduced, enhancing durability and security features of the currency.
01/07/2019: Redenomination of the Belarusian Ruble
Belarusian ruble undergoes another redenomination, with 10,000 old rubles being exchanged for 1 new ruble.
01/12/2016: Introduction of new 20 and 50 ruble banknotes
New banknotes with improved security features and modern designs are introduced in denominations of 20 and 50 rubles.
20/05/2009: Devaluation of the Belarusian Ruble
Due to economic crisis, the Belarusian ruble devalues by approximately 20% against major foreign currencies.
15/01/2003: New Omani Rial Banknotes Issued
New series of Omani rial banknotes were introduced, featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.
28/05/2000: Introduction of New Coins
New coins, denominated in kopeks, are introduced alongside the ruble banknotes.
30/06/1998: Introduction of New Banknotes
New series of banknotes is introduced, featuring improved security features and designs.
12/06/1994: Smaller Denomination Coins Issued
Small denomination coins, including 5, 10, 25, and 50 baisa coins, were issued in order to facilitate everyday transactions.
24/05/1994: Belarusian Ruble Redenomination
To stabilize the currency, the Belarusian ruble undergoes a redenomination, with 10,000 old rubles being exchanged for 1 new ruble.
20/05/1992: Introduction of the Belarusian Ruble
The Belarusian Ruble is introduced as the official currency of Belarus, replacing the Soviet ruble at a rate of 1 Belarusian ruble to 10 Soviet rubles.
17/03/1986: 200 Baisa Coin Introduced
A new 200 baisa coin was introduced, becoming the highest denomination coin in circulation at that time.
11/11/1975: 1/8 Rial Copper-Nickel Coin Introduced
A new 1/8 rial coin made of copper-nickel was introduced, representing a fractional value of the rial currency.
02/03/1973: Rial Oman Pegged to US Dollar
The Omani rial was officially pegged to the United States dollar, with an exchange rate of 1 OMR = 2.895 USD.
27/07/1970: Rial Oman is Introduced
The Omani rial was introduced, replacing the Gulf rupee at a rate of 1 rial = 2.6008 rupees.