Local authorities in Nimroz say that following the ban on transactions in foreign currencies, the use of the Iranian toman in the province has almost completely ceased.
According to the authorities, until a year ago, all small and large transactions in Nimroz were conducted in Iranian tomans, and many people in the province were not familiar with Afghan currency.
However, in recent months, the Afghan currency has gradually gained traction in the markets of Zaranj, replacing the Iranian toman.
“Transactions in foreign currencies are completely prohibited and no longer take place. However, if any transactions in foreign currencies occur, the relevant authorities take serious action. We hope this issue will be completely resolved soon,” said Habibullah Elham, the head of Information and Culture in Nimroz.
Some residents of Nimroz have spoken about the positive effects of this change and believe that the use of the Iranian toman in the past caused economic losses for them.
“This step by the Islamic Emirate is very good. Previously, we bought goods in afghani but sold them in tomans, and at the end of the year, when we calculated, we found ourselves in debt. But now this problem has been solved.” Said Omid Qaderi, a shopkeeper.
“When the toman was in the market, its value constantly fluctuated, and we suffered losses. But now that transactions are done in afghanis, we no longer face such losses,” said Mohammad Ismail, another shopkeeper.
Currently, the use of Iranian tomans is restricted to currency exchange markets.
“The use of tomans in markets is prohibited. Only travelers coming from or going to Iran use the toman. We buy tomans from travelers and sell them to others,” said Ahmad, a money exchanger in Zaranj.
Nimroz, which borders Iran, conducted most of its daily transactions in Iranian tomans over the past two decades.
Local authorities say that due to the low value of the toman and its constant fluctuations, merchants and residents of the province suffered significant losses.
