STNSão Tomé and Príncipe DobraSão Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN)
The dobra is São Tomé and Príncipe's official currency and the unit used for domestic prices, payments and public accounts. Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe is the issuing monetary authority. STN is the ISO code for the current dobra, introduced after the 2018 redenomination; it replaced the older STD code and scale. One dobra is divided into 100 cêntimos. Keeping STN separate from the historical code protects current conversion results and makes older island-economy records easier to interpret.
- ISO code
- STN
- Symbol
- Db
- Region
- Africa
- Currency type
- Fiat currency
- Exchange system
- Fixed relationship with the euro
- Last reviewed
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Currency profile
How STN works
The dobra is São Tomé and Príncipe's official currency and the unit used for domestic prices, payments and public accounts. Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe is the issuing monetary authority. STN is the ISO code for the current dobra, introduced after the 2018 redenomination; it replaced the older STD code and scale. One dobra is divided into 100 cêntimos. Keeping STN separate from the historical code protects current conversion results and makes older island-economy records easier to interpret.
Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe administers STN within a fixed relationship with the euro system.
- The current dobra and STN code were introduced in 2018 at 1,000 old dobras for one new dobra.
- The reviewed cash profile records STN 5, STN 10, STN 20, STN 50, STN 100, STN 200 for banknotes and STN 10, 20 and 50 cêntimos, STN 1 and 2 for coins.
Context
Why this currency matters
The current dobra was introduced in 2018 at 1 new dobra for 1,000 old dobras. The central bank also maintains the dobra's fixed relationship with the euro at 24.5 STN for EUR 1. This combination of redenomination and euro link is the most useful context for STN conversions. Notes and coins are issued for local payments, while a dated reference value against USD or GBP changes as the euro cross-rate changes. A provider result should therefore show STN, the date and the direction rather than an undated number. The dobra is the domestic unit of Sao Tome and Principe, and the ISO code keeps its name distinct from other Portuguese-speaking monetary systems.
Monetary framework
Exchange arrangement
São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra operates under the reviewed fixed relationship with the euro arrangement, with Euro.
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History timeline
Key dates for STN
Dobra introduced
The dobra replaced the escudo after independence.
Banco Central de São Tomé e PríncipeEuro peg established
A monetary cooperation agreement fixed the dobra to EUR.
Banco Central de São Tomé e PríncipeDobra redenominated
One current dobra replaced one thousand old dobra and adopted the STN code.
Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe
Usage and economy
How STN is used
- STN is used for local prices, salaries, taxes and public accounts in Sao Tome and Principe.
- The euro relationship supports tourism, imports, aid and trade comparisons with Portugal and nearby African economies.
Banknotes and coins
STN currency units
The issuing authority documents the reviewed STN banknote denominations used in the current cash system.
The issuing authority documents the circulation coin system for STN.
One São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra unit is recorded with 2 decimal places and uses Cêntimo as its minor unit.
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FAQ
STN questions
What happened to STD?
The 2018 redenomination exchanged 1,000 old dobras for 1 new dobra and introduced the STN code.
Is the dobra linked to the euro?
The current dobra is maintained at 24.5 STN for one euro.
What changed for STN in 1977?
The dobra replaced the escudo after independence.
Sources
Data and editorial review
Rate source: Frankfurter
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