Overview

Issued by the Bank of Eritrea with the historic inaugural date of May 24, 1997 (commemorating Eritrea’s Independence Day), this 1 Nakfa banknote marks the nation’s transition to its independent currency. The obverse showcases a composite portrait of three young Eritrean women representing diverse ethnic groups alongside fighters raising the national flag on a mountaintop. The reverse depicts children studying in an open-air bush school setting, symbolising national development through education.

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Eritrea
• Denomination: 1 Nakfa
• Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) – Crisp original uncirculated note with sharp corners and clean paper.
• Obverse (Front): Composite portrait of three young Eritrean women, fighters raising the Eritrean national flag on a mountain, camel watermark, and official signatures. Issue date 24.5.1997.
• Reverse (Back): Detailed engraving of children sitting in an open-air bush school class with books, camel watermark, and decorative guilloche borders with ‘BANK OF ERITREA’ heading.
• Serial Number: AP 7648949 (Exact note shown in photos will be delivered)

Collector Value:

A historical first-series issue from the Horn of Africa, highly sought after by collectors of inaugural currency releases, African notes, and educational topical themes.