Historic Sri Lankan rupee Iraqi dinar

15/10/2018: Government Formation

The formation of a new Iraqi government after parliamentary elections brought hopes of stability and potential economic growth, positively impacting the Iraqi dinar.

16/12/2016: Demonetization of 50 Rupee Note

The 50 Rupee banknote was demonetized, leading to widespread confusion and inconvenience as people rushed to exchange their old notes.

10/06/2014: ISIS captures Mosul

The capture of Mosul by ISIS led to a further devaluation of the Iraqi dinar and economic instability in the region.

01/01/2010: Decimalization of Rupee

The Rupee was decimalized, with the introduction of coins denominated in cents, replacing the previous system of cents represented as a fraction of a Rupee.

17/08/2005: Series of New Banknotes

A new series of banknotes featuring improved security features and a more vibrant design was introduced to combat counterfeiting.

15/10/2004: Introduction of New Iraqi Dinar

A new series of banknotes with enhanced security features was introduced to replace the previous Iraqi dinar notes.

20/03/2003: US-led Invasion of Iraq

The US-led invasion led to the collapse of the Iraqi government, causing instability and a sharp decline in the value of the Iraqi dinar.

01/06/2001: Introduction of 10 Rupee Coin

The 10 Rupee coin was introduced, replacing the 10 Rupee banknotes, to reduce the cost of production and improve durability.

02/08/1990: Iraq invades Kuwait

Iraq's invasion of Kuwait resulted in international economic sanctions and further devaluation of the Iraqi dinar.

22/09/1980: Iran-Iraq War Begins

The Iran-Iraq war started, leading to significant economic challenges and inflation which impacted the Iraqi dinar.

01/07/1977: Floating Exchange Rate

Sri Lanka shifted to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the value of the Rupee to fluctuate based on market forces.

22/05/1972: Ceylon becomes Sri Lanka

The country changes its name from Ceylon to Sri Lanka, and the currency is renamed Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).

22/06/1966: Introduction of the Ceylon Rupee

The Ceylon Rupee was established as the official currency of Sri Lanka, replacing the Indian Rupee at a rate of 1:2.

03/10/1932: Independence of Iraq

The Iraqi dinar was introduced as the official currency of Iraq following its independence from British occupation.