Dobra · STN

Db symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1977

Currency family: Other

The Dobra is named after a historical Portuguese gold coin, connecting the island nation's currency to its colonial heritage.

Introduced in 1977 when São Tomé and Príncipe gained independence from Portugal
Replaced the Portuguese Escudo as the official currency
Experienced significant devaluation during the 1990s and 2000s due to economic challenges
Redenominated in 2018 with the new Dobra (STN) replacing the old currency at a rate of 1000:1

Countries currently using this currency

São Tomé and Príncipe

Related

Other Other currencies

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Historical predecessor

Portuguese Escudo