Currency Profile

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

The Ethiopian birr is Ethiopia's official currency. It is divided into 100 santim and is managed by the National Bank of Ethiopia.

ISO codeETB
SymbolBr
Central bankNational Bank of Ethiopia
Minor unitSantim
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Statusactive
Issuing authorityNational Bank of Ethiopia

Currency facts

About the Ethiopian Birr

ETB is the unit for domestic prices, accounts and payments in Ethiopia. The Br abbreviation can be ambiguous outside the country, so ETB is used in international records.

Issuing authorityNational Bank of Ethiopia

Currency coverage

Where the Ethiopian birr is official

Official tenderEthiopia

Countries

Country guides

Countries in this directory where the Ethiopian birr is official tender.

FAQ

ETB questions

What is ETB?

ETB is the ISO 4217 code for the Ethiopian birr. The Ethiopian birr is Ethiopia's official currency. It is divided into 100 santim and is managed by the National Bank of Ethiopia.

Who issues the Ethiopian birr?

The National Bank of Ethiopia is the principal monetary authority associated with the Ethiopian birr.

Where is ETB official tender?

ETB is official tender in Ethiopia.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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