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Currency of Morocco (MAD) issued by Bank Al-Maghrib. 1 Dirham = 100 centimes.
Example

The dirham has been Morocco's currency since 1882.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

Currency of Ghana (GHS) issued by the Bank of Ghana. 1 Cedi = 100 pesewas.
Example

The current cedi was introduced in 2007 with a revaluation of 10,000:1.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
Currency of Ethiopia (ETB) issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia. 1 Birr = 100 santim.
Example

Features Amharic script and images of Ethiopian cultural heritage.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

Currency of DR Congo (CDF) issued by the Central Bank of the Congo.
Example

The franc was reintroduced in 1997 to replace the new zaire.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.
Example

Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

Currency of Angola (AOA) issued by the National Bank of Angola. 1 Kwanza = 100 cêntimos.
Example

The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
Currency of Algeria (DZD) issued by the Bank of Algeria. 1 Dinar = 100 centimes.
Example

Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

Northern transportation hub and gateway to Ilha de Moçambique.
Example

Nampula's Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima is a regional landmark.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Indian Ocean port city with Portuguese colonial heritage.
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Beira's Macuti Lighthouse offers panoramic views of the coastline.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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