The 10 Nakfa 2012 banknote was issued by the Bank of Eritrea as part of the modern series reflecting the nation’s post-independence development and cultural heritage.
The obverse features a portrait of an Eritrean soldier, symbolizing the country’s struggle for independence and national pride, with the denomination shown in Tigrinya, Arabic, and English.
The reverse depicts Eritrea’s natural landscapes, including the Red Sea coastline and traditional architectural elements, celebrating the nation’s geography and cultural identity.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note includes a watermark, security thread, and microprinting for anti-counterfeiting.
Dimensions: 150 × 70 mm.
Obverse
Three young women at centre, raising flag at left.
Scripts: Arabic, Ge’ez, Latin
Lettering:
STATE OF ERITREA
LEGAL TENDER OF ERITREA
PRESIDENT GOVERNOR
TEN NAFKA
Reverse
Bridge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF ERITREA
TEN NAFKA
Watermark
Camel head
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Comments
On 1 January 2016, all old banknotes of the Eritrean Nakfa dated before 24.05.2015 (with the exception of the 100 Nakfa note dated 24.5.2011) have been demonetized and only have collector value. The old banknotes were redeemable into a bank within the first six weeks of demonetization.
UV activity:
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Features
| Issuer | Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Eritrea |
| Period | State (1993-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 10 Nakfa (10 ERN) |
| Currency | Nakfa (1997-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2016 |
