Words tagged “African Currency” (18)
Currency of Algeria (DZD) issued by the Bank of Algeria. 1 Dinar = 100 centimes.
Example
Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.
Currency of Angola (AOA) issued by the National Bank of Angola. 1 Kwanza = 100 cêntimos.
Example
The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.
Example
Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.
Currency of Morocco (MAD) issued by Bank Al-Maghrib. 1 Dirham = 100 centimes.
Example
The dirham has been Morocco's currency since 1882.
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.
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