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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€ 129,50Br
Continent Africa
Capital city Addis Ababa
ISO2 ET
ISO3 ETH
Catalogued banknotes 123

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Valuable banknotes

The most valuable Ethiopia banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

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5 birr

FO#3521 P#47
Price: 2,00€ - 9,00€
Year / Series: 1997-2017
Composition: Paper
Size: 140 x 65 mm
Shape: Rectangular

10 birr

FO#3528 P#48
Price: 0,63€ - 8,63€
Year / Series: 1997-2017
Composition: Paper
Size: 142 x 67 mm
Shape: Rectangular

10 dollars

FO#3523 P#20
Year / Series: 1961
Composition: Paper
Size:
Shape: Rectangular

10 birr

FO#11638 P#53
Price: 1,73€
Year / Series: 2020
Composition: Paper
Size: 135 x 60 mm
Shape: Rectangular

1 birr

FO#3514 P#46
Price: 0,58€ - 18,67€
Year / Series: 1997-2008
Composition: Paper
Size: 135 x 60 mm
Shape: Rectangular

100 dollars

FO#3540 P#23
Year / Series: 1961
Composition: Paper
Size:
Shape: Rectangular

50 birr

FO#3538 P#54
Year / Series: 2020
Composition: Paper
Size: 145 x 70 mm
Shape: Rectangular

5 dollars

FO#3516 P#19
Year / Series: 1961
Composition: Paper
Size:
Shape: Rectangular

5 Birr

FO#3519 P#31
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 140 x 65 mm
Shape: Rectangular

50 birr

FO#3537 P#51
Price: 1,00€
Year / Series: 2003-2015
Composition: Paper
Size: 145 x 70 mm
Shape: Rectangular

100 birr

FO#3545 P#52
Price: 5,00€
Year / Series: 2003-2019
Composition: Paper
Size: 147 x 72 mm
Shape: Rectangular

1 Birr

FO#3512 P#36
Year / Series: 1969
Composition: Paper
Size: 135 x 60 mm
Shape: Rectangular

50 Birr

FO#3534 P#33
Year / Series:
Composition:
Size: 152 x 75 mm
Shape: Rectangular

100 birr

FO#3546 P#55
Year / Series: 2020-2023
Composition: Paper
Size: 148 x 72 mm
Shape: Rectangular

100 Birr

FO#3542 P#34
Year / Series:
Composition: Paper
Size: 147 x 72 mm
Shape: Rectangular

1 dollar

FO#3510 P#25
Year / Series: 1966
Composition: Paper
Size: 145 x 65 mm
Shape: Rectangular

1 birr

FO#3513 P#41
Year / Series: 1991
Composition: Paper
Size: 135 x 60 mm
Shape: Rectangular

20 dollars

FO#3529 P#21
Year / Series: 1961
Composition: Paper
Size:
Shape: Rectangular

100 birr

FO#3543 P#45
Year / Series: 1991
Composition: Paper
Size: 147 x 72 mm
Shape: Rectangular

200 birr

FO#3547 P#56
Year / Series: 2020
Composition: Paper
Size: 148 x 72 mm
Shape: Rectangular