Ethiopian Birr
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Currency of Africa's 2nd most populous nation and one of fastest-growing economies; coffee, sesame, gold exporter; GERD (Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam) and Addis Ababa as emerging African hub
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Ethiopian Birr.
ETB
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
Br
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Santim Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Ethiopia
National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE)
National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE)
Managed float (crawling peg against USD; 2024 float reform)
Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat
Classified as Fiat in global trade networks
Banknotes
Br 1
Coins
1s
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Ethiopian Birr, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE).
ETB Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Ethiopian Birr's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports (fuel, machinery); lower coffee/export revenues
Weak Currency Impact
Higher coffee/gold export earnings; higher fuel and import costs; inflation pressure
Remittance Role
Ethiopia receives growing remittances (~$6 billion/year); major sources USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, South Africa
Central Bank Tools
Interest Rate, Reserve Requirements, FX interventions
Common Questions About Ethiopian Birr
Everything you need to know about ETB exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.