YERYemeni RialYemeni Rial (YER)
The Yemeni rial is Yemen's national currency and is used for domestic prices, wages, public accounts and local cash transactions.
- ISO code
- YER
- Symbol
- YER
- Region
- Middle East
- Currency type
- Fiat currency
- Exchange system
- YER is the national monetary unit, while conflict-related institutional and regional conditions can affect accessible exchange quotations.
- Last reviewed
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How YER works
The Yemeni rial is Yemen's national currency and is used for domestic prices, wages, public accounts and local cash transactions.
The Central Bank of Yemen is the national monetary authority for YER. One rial is formally divided into 100 fils.
- The rial originated in North Yemen and became the currency of unified Yemen in 1990.
- The former South Yemeni dinar remained temporarily exchangeable before its final withdrawal in the 1990s.
Context
Why this currency matters
Conflict and institutional division have produced significant differences in monetary conditions across Yemen. A single undated rate cannot capture those local realities. The ISO code still identifies the national unit, while users should read provider data with its date and understand that accessible cash rates may differ by location and channel.
Monetary framework
Exchange arrangement
YER is the national monetary unit, while conflict-related institutional and regional conditions can affect accessible exchange quotations.
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History timeline
Key dates for YER
Northern rial introduced
The Yemeni rial developed as the currency of the Yemen Arab Republic.
Central Bank of YemenCurrency of unified Yemen
After unification, the rial became the national currency while the southern dinar remained temporarily exchangeable.
Central Bank of YemenDinar withdrawn
The former South Yemeni dinar was withdrawn, leaving the rial as the sole national unit.
Central Bank of Yemen
Usage and economy
How YER is used
- Yemeni rials denominate local retail prices, salaries and public records.
- SAR, OMR, DJF and SOS provide relevant regional comparisons.
Banknotes and coins
YER currency units
Central Bank of Yemen is the authoritative source for the current YER banknote framework.
Central Bank of Yemen is the authoritative source for the current YER coin framework.
One Yemeni Rial unit is recorded with 2 decimal places and uses Fils as its minor unit.
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FAQ
YER questions
When did YER become the currency of unified Yemen?
The rial became the national currency after Yemeni unification in 1990.
What happened to the South Yemeni dinar?
It remained temporarily exchangeable after unification and was withdrawn in 1996.
Why can YER rates vary by location?
Conflict and institutional division can affect currency availability and quotations across different parts of Yemen.
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Data and editorial review
Rate source: Frankfurter
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