Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Bank notes: July to September 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Iran releases 2 million rial banknotes
New series of high-value notes introduced as value of currency continues to fall
Iran’s central bank increases daily cash withdrawal limits
Move anticipates increased consumer spending over Persian New Year, despite ongoing economic crisis
Iran’s central bank tells lenders to be more transparent
Excessive delays found in responding to enquiries from members of the public
Banknotes: July to September 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Iran and Russia connect payments systems, governor says
Move comes after central Asian banks and payments systems have cut ties to Mir
Iran to launch digital rial on Kish Island
Central bank aims to develop digital micropayments domestically
Iran says it will start trading with Russia in rials soon
Central bank claims channel could support $1.5bn transactions but expert is sceptical
Banknotes: January to March 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
US sanctions firms for smuggling tech to Iran’s central bank
Central bank subsidiary that developed Iran’s digital currency platform among those targeted
Russian and Iran central banks increase co-operation
Sanctioned countries agree to use own currencies for trade as lenders set up credit line
People: January to March 2023
A round-up of central bankers in the news and on the move during the past three months
Iran imposes FX controls as currency falls again
Commodities inflation bites ahead of upcoming new year
Iran and Russia to link banking systems to bypass sanctions
Move follows Iran’s signing of free trade “memorandum” with Russia-led EAEU
Russia and Iran discuss joint gold-backed stablecoin
Digital currency would be used for foreign trade settlements in special economic zone
Iran appoints new governor amid protests and plummeting rial
Farzin becomes fourth head of central bank in less than two years
Central bank assets enjoy ‘99%’ immunity
Why central bank assets possess legal immunity – but not from sanctions
Hackers target Iran’s central bank website amid protests
Internet blackout reported on September 21
Iran legalises crypto for imports
Trading crypto domestically still illegal, central bank tells citizens
Iran imposes restrictions on payments
Authorities cite risk of cyber attacks, but economy has also faced capital flight
US citizen pleads guilty to selling technology to Iranian central bank
Defendant faces jail after using UAE shell companies to skirt US national security law