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Currency of Rwanda (RWF) issued by the National Bank of Rwanda.
Example

The franc replaced the Rwandan franc in 1964 after independence.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
Currency of Nigeria (NGN) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 1 Naira = 100 kobo.
Example

The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.
Example

Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
Currency of Morocco (MAD) issued by Bank Al-Maghrib. 1 Dirham = 100 centimes.
Example

The dirham has been Morocco's currency since 1882.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
Currency of Ghana (GHS) issued by the Bank of Ghana. 1 Cedi = 100 pesewas.
Example

The current cedi was introduced in 2007 with a revaluation of 10,000:1.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

Currency of Ethiopia (ETB) issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia. 1 Birr = 100 santim.
Example

Features Amharic script and images of Ethiopian cultural heritage.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
Currency of DR Congo (CDF) issued by the Central Bank of the Congo.
Example

The franc was reintroduced in 1997 to replace the new zaire.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.
Example

Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
Currency of Angola (AOA) issued by the National Bank of Angola. 1 Kwanza = 100 cΓͺntimos.
Example

The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025


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