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Equatorial Guinean Ekwele

GQE is the national currency of Equatorial Guinea. It is subdivided into 100 centimos. The GQE was introduced in 1985, replacing the Central African franc. It is pegged to the euro at a rate of 1 GQE = 0.001736 euro. The GQE is issued by the Central Bank of Equatorial Guinea. Coins are issued in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 centimos and 1 GQE. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 GQE. The GQE is used exclusively within the borders of Equatorial Guinea. It is not legal tender in any other country. The GQE is not a widely traded currency. It is not listed on any foreign exchange market. There is no market for GQE outside of Equatorial Guinea. The value of the GQE is not widely known. It is not a convertible currency. There are no published exchange rates for the GQE. The GQE is not widely used outside of Equatorial Guinea. There are no banks or money changers that will exchange GQE for foreign currency. There are no ATMs that dispense GQE. The GQE is not an internationally recognized currency. It is not listed on any foreign exchange market. There is no market for GQE outside of Equatorial Guinea.

Currency creation
1975-07-07
Currency demise
1986-06-01