Currency - birr

	Currency - birr

This is the currency information page for birr (ETB) - used in: Ethiopia. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase birr (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.

Buy birr at best value

	Although it's not possible to buy birr in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres. For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for birr. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Although it's not possible to buy birr in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum Ł100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.

For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for birr. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.

Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

	Euro:	€1 = Br25.01
	Dollar:	$1 = Br22.42
	Pound:	£1 = Br29.81

Choose other base currency:

Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: santim - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for birr:

Coins: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 santim, 1 Birr.

Banknotes: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 birr.

Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

	ETB / EUR (Sep 2016)

ETB	EUR	ETB	EUR
10	0.40	500	19.99
20	0.80	1,000	39.98
30	1.20	2,500	99.96
50	2.00	5,000	199.92
100	4.00	10,000	399.84
200	8.00	20,000	799.68

	EUR / ETB (Sep 2016)

EUR	ETB	EUR	ETB
1	25.01	20	500
2	50.02	50	1,251
3	75.03	100	2,501
5	125	250	6,253
10	250	500	12,505
15	375	1,000	25,010

	ETB / USD (Sep 2016)

ETB	USD	ETB	USD
10	0.45	500	22.30
20	0.89	1,000	44.60
30	1.34	2,500	111.51
50	2.23	5,000	223.02
100	4.46	10,000	446.03
200	8.92	20,000	892.06

	USD / ETB (Sep 2016)

USD	ETB	USD	ETB
1	22.42	20	448
2	44.84	50	1,121
3	67.26	100	2,242
5	112	250	5,605
10	224	500	11,210
15	336	1,000	22,420

	ETB / GBP (Sep 2016)

ETB	GBP	ETB	GBP
10	0.34	500	16.77
20	0.67	1,000	33.55
30	1.01	2,500	83.86
50	1.68	5,000	167.73
100	3.35	10,000	335.46
200	6.71	20,000	670.92

	GBP / ETB (Sep 2016)

GBP	ETB	GBP	ETB
1	29.81	20	596
2	59.62	50	1,491
3	89.43	100	2,981
5	149	250	7,453
10	298	500	14,905
15	447	1,000	29,810