Ethiopia Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Ethiopia is fascinating and reflects the rich culture and history of the country. From its earliest issues to today's banknotes, Ethiopian currency has undergone numerous changes over the years.

Current banknotes in circulation

Currently, the official currency of Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Birr. Banknotes in circulation include denominations of 1, 5, 10, 10, 50, 100 and 200 birr. These banknotes feature portraits of important historical figures and landmarks of the country, such as Emperor Tewodros II on the 100 birr bill and the Renaissance Dam on the 200 birr note.

Old banknotes and relevant facts

Prior to the introduction of the modern birr, Ethiopia used several currencies, including the Maria Theresa thaler and the Ethiopian dollar. An important milestone in Ethiopian notafilia was the issuance of the first national banknotes in 1945 during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie. These banknotes featured the portrait of the emperor and national symbols such as the Lion of Judah. During the Derg regime (1974-1991), the banknotes reflected the government's socialist ideology, eliminating imperial imagery and focusing on revolutionary and developmental themes.

Country	Ethiopia
Flag
Coin	Birr (ETB)
1€	129,23Br
Continent	Africa
Capital city	Addis Ababa
ISO2	ET
ISO3	ETH
Catalogued banknotes	123

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