1 nafka 1997 — Eritrea ( Pick: 1 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 nafka issued in Eritrea in 1997. It is cataloged under Pick number 1.
This note features a dark brown and black color scheme on a multicolor underprint, complemented by dark green. The banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Isaias Afewerki, President, and Tekie Beyene, Governor. The printing was carried out by Giesecke & Devrient, without imprint.
Details regarding the amount produced are not specified. Eritrea gained independence on May 24, 1993, marking a significant transition in its currency issuance process.
This note features a dark brown and black color scheme on a multicolor underprint, complemented by dark green. The banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Isaias Afewerki, President, and Tekie Beyene, Governor. The printing was carried out by Giesecke & Devrient, without imprint.
Details regarding the amount produced are not specified. Eritrea gained independence on May 24, 1993, marking a significant transition in its currency issuance process.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Isaias Afewerki (President), Tekie Beyene (Governor)
- Date of issue
- May 24, 1997
- Printing office
- Giesecke & Devrient (without imprint)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark brown and black on multicolor underprint; dark green
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 1
About this banknote
The Bank of Eritrea issued the 1 Nakfa banknote in 1997. This series was introduced following Eritrea's independence to establish its national currency. The notes are printed by Giesecke & Devrient, though the printing office's imprint does not appear on the notes.
The front side of the note features portraits of Eritrean people and a depiction of soldiers raising the national flag. The reverse side shows a group of children reading and studying. This banknote is signed by Isaias Afewerki, President, and Tekie Beyene, Governor. Its colors are dark brown and black on a multicolor underprint, with dimensions of 140 x 70 mm.
