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Yemeni rial · YER

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Currency info

Adopted: 1990

Currency family: Other

The Yemeni rial is one of the world's weakest currencies by exchange rate, with over 800 rials equaling one US dollar as of recent years.

  • Introduced in 1990 following the unification of North and South Yemen
  • Replaced the North Yemeni rial and South Yemeni dinar at a fixed exchange rate
  • Has experienced significant devaluation due to civil conflict and economic instability since 2015
  • Managed by the Central Bank of Yemen, though control has been disputed during the ongoing civil war

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

North Yemeni rial and South Yemeni dinar