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Eritrea
- Explanation: Official name: State of Eritrea. Achieved independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1993, 1 Ethiopian birr (Br) = 100 cents. The Nafka was introduced in July 1997 as the new national currency; the Ethiopian birr (Br) will eventually be phased out. Monetary unit: Nafka = 100 cents
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