Currency units: 1 ብር (Birr) = 100 s (santims)
Still circulating currency
The foundational coinage series of the socialist post-monarchy era, introduced in 1977 (EE 1969). Replacing the imperial portrait of Haile Selassie I, this series features a stylized roaring Abyssinian lion on the obverse—symbolizing national strength rather than royalty. The reverse designs showcase a radical shift toward socialist-realist, agricultural, and industrial themes across all fractional santim denominations.
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