List of currencies in Africa - Wikipedia These included the Somali shilling; the Italian East African lira; and the African franc (in Francophone countries) Many post-colonial governments have retained the name and notional value unit system of their prior colonial era currency
Official Currencies of all African Countries: Full List (Updated) Below is a table showing the various currencies of countries in the African continent Africa’s currencies reflect its rich history, diverse cultures, and economic ambitions From the Algerian Dinar to the Zimbabwean Dollar, each currency tells a story of resilience, innovation, and growth
Top 20 strongest currencies in Africa in 2025 (infographic) The African currency ranking shows that the legal tenders of various countries on the continent differ in terms of value Some countries have more valuable currencies than others Here are the top 20 strongest currencies in Africa The figures are based on exchange rates from the Xe currency converter as of 18 August 2025
List of All African Countries and Their Currency 2024 In an alphabetical order for easy reading, here is the list of all Countries in Africa and Their Currency name Africa has more than 50 different currencies and some of these African currencies are strong enough to be recognised worldwide
Currency In Different African Countries: A Travelers Guide In this guide, we’ll take you through the currencies used in key destinations across the region—Kenya, Madagascar, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zambia—and offer budgeting tips to help you manage your money effectively while on the move