Historic Omani rial Tongan paʻanga

Omani rial tongan paʻanga history for January 2024. The highest quote for this month is 6.1565 (23/01/2024) and the lowest 6.1611 (01/01/2024). The difference between high and low is -0.07.

OMR TOP average rate for January 2024 is 6.08669, the change between 01/01/2024 and 31/01/2024 is -2.2 %.

01 January 20241 OMR = 5.99 TOP
02 January 20241 OMR = 6.00 TOP
03 January 20241 OMR = 6.03 TOP
04 January 20241 OMR = 6.03 TOP
05 January 20241 OMR = 6.05 TOP
06 January 20241 OMR = 6.02 TOP
07 January 20241 OMR = 6.04 TOP
08 January 20241 OMR = 6.26 TOP
09 January 20241 OMR = 6.10 TOP
10 January 20241 OMR = 6.13 TOP
11 January 20241 OMR = 6.15 TOP
12 January 20241 OMR = 6.05 TOP
14 January 20241 OMR = 6.03 TOP
15 January 20241 OMR = 6.07 TOP
16 January 20241 OMR = 6.05 TOP
17 January 20241 OMR = 6.08 TOP
18 January 20241 OMR = 6.12 TOP
19 January 20241 OMR = 6.14 TOP
22 January 20241 OMR = 6.08 TOP
23 January 20241 OMR = 6.10 TOP
24 January 20241 OMR = 6.10 TOP
25 January 20241 OMR = 6.10 TOP
26 January 20241 OMR = 6.12 TOP
28 January 20241 OMR = 6.10 TOP
29 January 20241 OMR = 6.12 TOP
30 January 20241 OMR = 6.15 TOP
31 January 20241 OMR = 6.13 TOP

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.

01/04/2020: 50th Anniversary of the Paʻanga

Tonga celebrated the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the paʻanga as its national currency.

29/07/2014: Second Devaluation of the Paʻanga

Another devaluation occurred, this time by 20%, as part of Tonga's economic reform program.

14/03/2008: Currency Redenomination

Tonga redenominated its currency, removing three zeros from the paʻanga to simplify monetary transactions.

16/11/2006: Riot and Currency Crisis

Civil unrest and riots erupted in Tonga, leading to a currency crisis and a temporary suspension of trading the paʻanga.

15/01/2003: New Omani Rial Banknotes Issued

New series of Omani rial banknotes were introduced, featuring enhanced security features and updated 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.

01/04/1991: First Devaluation of the Paʻanga

The paʻanga was devalued by 25% in an attempt to boost Tonga's economy and improve trade competitiveness.

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.

04/06/1975: Independence of Tonga

Tonga gained full independence from the United Kingdom, further solidifying the status of the paʻanga as its national 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.

01/04/1967: Introduction of the Paʻanga

The Tongan paʻanga was introduced as the official currency, replacing the pound at a rate of 1 pound = 2 paʻanga.