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UGX [Ugandan Shilling]


The Ugandan Shilling, abbreviated as UGX, is the official currency of Uganda. Introduced in 1966 to replace the East African shilling, it is issued and regulated by the Bank of Uganda, which manages monetary policy and ensures economic stability. The shilling is subdivided into 100 cents, though smaller denominations are rarely used due to inflation. It is available in both coins and banknotes, with coins ranging from 50 cents to 500 shillings and banknotes from 1,000 to 50,000 shillings, featuring national heroes, cultural symbols, and historic landmarks. Widely used in daily transactions, trade, salaries, and services, the UGX plays a vital role in supporting Uganda’s economy. Its stability fosters commerce, financial confidence, and economic growth.


MGA [Malagasy Ariary]


The Malagasy Ariary, abbreviated as MGA, is the official currency of Madagascar. Introduced in 1961, it replaced the Malagasy franc and is issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Madagascar, which manages monetary policy and ensures economic stability. The ariary is subdivided into 5 iraimbilanja, though these smaller units are rarely used in daily transactions. The currency is available in both coins and banknotes, with coins ranging from 1 to 50 ariary and banknotes from 100 to 20,000 ariary, featuring national heroes, cultural symbols, and iconic landmarks. Widely used in daily transactions, trade, salaries, and tourism, the MGA plays a vital role in supporting Madagascar’s domestic economy. Its stability is essential for commerce, financial confidence, and economic growth.


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