The State of Eritrea

The State of Eritrea

 

 

Capital Asmara
Official language Tigrinya, Arabic, English
Currency  Nakfa (ERN)
Coins 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents, 1 nakfa
Banknotes 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 nakfa






The nakfa is the currency of Eritrea. It is divided into 100 cents. The currency was introduced in 1997 to replace the Ethiopian birr at par, and it was named after the town of Nakfa.

SCWPM Description Release Year Dimensions Watermark Signature
1 1 Nakfa 24.5.1997 140 × 70 Camel head President Isaias Afewerki
Governor Tekie Beyene
4 20 Nakfa 24.5.1997 140 × 70 Camel head President Isaias Afewerki
Governor Tekie Beyene

 

SCWPM- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money


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