Category: General
Ghanaian Cedi
Currency of Ghana (GHS) issued by the Bank of Ghana. 1 Cedi = 100 pesewas.
The current cedi was introduced in 2007 with a revaluation of 10,000:1.
Ethiopian Birr
Currency of Ethiopia (ETB) issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia. 1 Birr = 100 santim.
Features Amharic script and images of Ethiopian cultural heritage.
Congolese Franc
Currency of DR Congo (CDF) issued by the Central Bank of the Congo.
The franc was reintroduced in 1997 to replace the new zaire.
Botswana Pula
Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.
Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.
Angolan Kwanza
Currency of Angola (AOA) issued by the National Bank of Angola. 1 Kwanza = 100 cêntimos.
The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.
Algerian Dinar
Currency of Algeria (DZD) issued by the Bank of Algeria. 1 Dinar = 100 centimes.
Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.
Kale Bwangu
A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.
Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!