Cape Verde

Cape Verdean escudo banknotes from the Banco de Cabo Verde.

Notes from this Atlantic island nation turn up rarely, so this collection is small.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Cape Verde banknotes

Cape Verde became independent from Portugal in 1975 and set up the Banco de Cabo Verde in 1976. The Cape Verdean escudo is pegged to the euro. Its notes honour national figures, local wildlife and island scenes.

See also: African banknotes, São Tomé and Príncipe and Portugal.

Frequently asked questions

What currency does Cape Verde use?

The Cape Verdean escudo, pegged to the euro.

Who issues Cape Verde banknotes?

The Banco de Cabo Verde, the central bank founded in 1976.

Is the Cape Verdean escudo linked to the euro?

Yes, it has a fixed exchange rate with the euro.

Are your Cape Verdean banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Cape Verdean note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.