New Look, More Security for the Latest in a Long Line of Tunisian Banknotes

In April, the Central Bank of Tunisia (CBT) completed the introduction of its latest series of four banknotes, the 11th since its inception in 1958, making it one of Africa’s most prolific banknote issuers. Printed by Crane Currency, the four new notes in the series represent a break with the past, with a more modern design, new historical personalities and enhanced security features.

Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, bordered by Algeria, Libya and the Mediterranean Sea. It has a landmass of 163,600 km² and a population of 11 million.

It secured its independence from France in 1956, and took centre position on the world stage in 2011 with the Jasmine Revolution. Not only did this oust the president of 24 years, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, but triggered a broader revolution across the region in the so-called Arab Spring.