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.
09/03/2012: Introduction of New Banknotes
Hungary introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features, aiming to combat counterfeiting and improve the forint's credibility.
23/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the Hungarian forint, resulting in a significant depreciation against major foreign currencies.
01/05/2004: Accession to the European Union
Hungary joined the European Union, bringing the forint closer to the eurozone and influencing its future trajectory as an EU currency.
15/01/2003: New Omani Rial Banknotes Issued
New series of Omani rial banknotes were introduced, featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.
28/02/2001: Currency Exchange Rate Stability
The Hungarian government adopted a policy of maintaining a stable exchange rate for the forint against the euro, contributing to the currency's stability.
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.
16/06/1989: Transition to a Market Economy
Hungary implemented economic reforms, including the transition from a planned economy to a market economy, with significant impacts on the forint's value and exchange rate.
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.
20/08/1949: Forint becomes a planned economy currency
Hungary's currency, including the forint, became part of the planned socialist economy under the control of the Hungarian Workers' Party.
03/08/1946: Introduction of the Forint
The forint was introduced as the official currency of Hungary, replacing the previous pengő, which had been severely devalued during World War II.