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List of African currencies.

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Among the different national currencies in circulation in this region the notable are two,the West African CFA franc, used in 8 independent countries,and the Central African CFA franc, used in 6 other nations.Their relative stability is guaranteed by means of the fixed exchange rate, currently both are pegged to the Euro.

The only local currency ranked among the most-traded in the international forex market, is the South African rand, which is placed at the end of the top 20.

NB: All the following nationalities are Visa-free travel to Cape Verde for the lengths of stay indicated, but must still carry out a E.A.S.E pre-registration online (e-Visa style).

90-day visa waiver

Angola
Benin
Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Hong Kong
Liberia
Macau
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Niger
Nigeria (Nigerians have difficulty obtaining an EASE)
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo

60-day visa waiver

Russia

30-day visa waiver

European Union(27 countries including France and the Belgium)
Andorra
Brazil
Canada
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Monaco
Norway
United Kingdom
San Marino
Singapore
Switzerland
East Timor
USA
Vatican