Ethiopian Birr · ETB

Br symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1976

Currency family: Other

Ethiopia is one of the few African nations that has maintained continuous monetary sovereignty and never adopted a colonial power's currency.

Replaced the Ethiopian dollar in 1976 following the Derg revolution
Name derives from 'birr' meaning 'dollar' in Amharic
Ethiopia maintained currency independence throughout its history, never colonized
Subdivided into 100 cents, though cents are rarely used in practice

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

Ethiopian dollar