The 100 Birr 2020 banknote was issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia as part of the modern birr series.
The obverse features a portrait of Emperor Menelik II (1844–1913), recognized for his pivotal role in Ethiopia’s independence and modernization.
The reverse depicts the African Wildlife, including the Ethiopian wolf and mountain landscapes, highlighting Ethiopia’s unique biodiversity and natural heritage.
The note is printed on cotton-based paper with a watermark of Emperor Menelik II, security thread, and other modern security features.
Dimensions: 160 × 73 mm.
Obverse
Emperor Fasilides’ castle in Gondar, Amhara region; Obelisk of Axum.
Lettering:
፻፡ብር
የኢትዮጵያ ብሔራዊ ባንክ
National Bank of Ethiopia
ላምጪው፡አንዴከፈል፡ሕግ፡ያሰገዽዷል።
Payable to bearer on demand
መቶ፡ብር፡
ONE HUNDRED BIRR
Translation:
100 Birr
National Bank of Ethiopia
Payable to bearer on demand
Hundred Birr
Reverse
Sof Omar Cave in Bale Mountains National Park in Bale Province
Lettering:
መቶ፡ብር፡
፻፡ብር
100
Translation:
Hundred Birr
100 Birr
Watermark
Castle and obelisk
Signature
Yinager Dessie (YD), Governor
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Features
| Issuer | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Ethiopia (የኢትዮጵያ ብሔራዊ ባንክ) |
| Period | Federal Democratic Republic (ፌዴራላዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ) (1995-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2012-2015 (2020-2023) |
| Calendar | Ethiopian |
| Value | 100 Birrs (፻፡ብር) 100 ETB = EUR 0.60 |
| Currency | Birr (1976-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 147 × 72 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
