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Currency of Seychelles (SCR) issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles.
Example
Features unique island wildlife like the coco de mer palm.
Currency of South Africa (ZAR) issued by the South African Reserve Bank. 1 Rand = 100 cents.
Example
The rand is also used in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini through monetary agreements.
Currency of Zimbabwe (ZWL) issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
Example
Reintroduced in 2019 after a decade of using foreign currencies.
Currency of Zambia (ZMW) issued by the Bank of Zambia. 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee.
Example
Kwacha means "dawn" in Nyanja, symbolizing a new beginning.
Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example
The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.
Currency of Tunisia (TND) issued by the Central Bank of Tunisia. 1 Dinar = 1000 millimes.
Example
The dinar was introduced in 1960, replacing the franc.
Currency of Tanzania (TZS) issued by the Bank of Tanzania. 1 Shilling = 100 senti.
Example
Features Swahili text and images of Julius Nyerere.
Currency of Rwanda (RWF) issued by the National Bank of Rwanda.
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The franc replaced the Rwandan franc in 1964 after independence.
Currency of Nigeria (NGN) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 1 Naira = 100 kobo.
Example
The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.
Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.
Example
Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.
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