Central Bank of West African States (Niger – Letter H)
The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) serves as the issuing authority for Niger within a shared currency system identified by the country prefix “H”.
Quick Facts
Country: Niger
Currency: West African CFA Franc
Local name: Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest
Institutional Identity
Niger operates fully within the BCEAO monetary system, without issuing independent national banknotes.
Historical Evolution
The country’s monetary history follows the shared trajectory of the CFA franc, including the defining 1994 devaluation.
Design Philosophy
BCEAO banknotes used in Niger feature the sawfish emblem and are produced at Chamalières, ensuring technical consistency across the region.
For collectors
For collectors, Niger notes marked by the “H” prefix form part of a structured system where identification relies on serial coding within a shared currency.