This is the currency information page for nakfa (ERN) - used in: Eritrea. This currency is pegged to US dollar (USD). 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 nakfa (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy nakfa at best value

Although it's not possible to buy nakfa 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 £100 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 nakfa. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Mar 2011)

Euro:1 = Nfk0.00
Dollar:$1 = Nfk0.00
Pound:£1 = Nfk0.00



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: cents - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for nakfa:

Coins: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents, 1 nakfa.

Banknotes: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 nakfa.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

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

ERN / EUR
(Mar 2011)
ERNEURERNEUR
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
EUR / ERN
(Mar 2011)
EURERNEURERN
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
ERN / USD
(Mar 2011)
ERNUSDERNUSD
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
USD / ERN
(Mar 2011)
USDERNUSDERN
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
ERN / GBP
(Mar 2011)
ERNGBPERNGBP
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
GBP / ERN
(Mar 2011)
GBPERNGBPERN
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00