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