Omani Rial in Kenyan Shilling

OMR Omani Rial

Country of application:
Oman

Coin denominations in circulation:
5, 10, 25, 50 bytes.

Denominations of banknotes in circulation:
100 bays, 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 riyals.

History reference:
The Omani rial is the national currency of the Sultanate of Oman, which has been in circulation on the territory of the state since 1974. The currency is issued by the Central Bank of Oman. In the 19...th century, the Indian rupee and the Maria Theresa thaler were used in monetary circulation. Since 1940, minting of coins in baizes has begun, and since 1948 - in rials. Rials and coins were minted in two types - Saidi rial and Dofari rial. On May 11, 1959, the Reserve Bank and the Government of India began issuing special banknotes - Persian Gulf rupees, which were not legal tender in India, while the rial and thaler continued to be used in circulation. Since June 1966, as a result of the devaluation of the rupee of the Persian Gulf, the Maria Theresa thaler remained in circulation. On May 7, 1970, the said rial, equivalent to the pound sterling, was declared the only legal currency in Oman.

KES Kenyan Shilling

Country of application:
Kenya

Coin denominations in circulation:
1, 5, 10, 20 shillings.

Denominations of banknotes in circulation:
50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 shillings.

History reference:
The national currency of Kenya is the Kenyan shilling. Import and export of foreign currency to Kenya is not limited. You can exchange it without any problems for local Kenyan francs, starting from t...he international airport, at branches of Kenyan banks, Kenyan exchange offices at large hotels. Accepted in the country and the main international travelers checks, and payment cards. The Kenyan shilling is one of the most stable currencies in East Africa. In fact, they often circulate in neighboring countries with less stable currencies, such as Sudan and Somalia. Although the exchange rate of the Kenyan shilling is less volatile compared to other regional currencies, it has generally weakened against the US dollar over the past decade.