Sudanese pound
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The pound was the currency of Sudan between 1956 and 1992. It was subdivided into 100 qirush (singular qirsh), each of 10 milim. It replaced the Egyptian pound at par and was replaced by the dinar at a rate of 10 pounds = 1 dinar.
In Southern Sudan, the pound is still the currency prices are negotiated in, whilst in Rumbek and Yei the Kenyan shilling is used and accepted more within the transport sectors as well as for hotels/accommodation.
[edit] Questionable new notes
National Public Radio reported that forces in Southern Sudan are printing pound notes bearing the name "Bank of New Sudan", but there is no such bank. In addition, numbers of the banknotes had duplicate serial numbers. Their legitimacy is questionable. <ref>National Public Radio (2005-05-31). Photo of some of the 200 pound notes. Retrieved on 2006-07-19.</ref> <ref>National Public Radio (2005-05-31). Peace Also Brings New Currency to Southern Sudan. Retrieved on 2006-07-19.</ref>
[edit] New pound
According to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Government of the Republic of The Sudan and The Sudan People's Liberation Movement, the Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS) shall "adopt a program to issue a new currency as soon as is practical during the Interim Period. The design of the new currency shall reflect the cultural diversity of Sudan. Until a new currency has been issued with the approval of the Parties on the recommendations of the CBOS, the circulating currencies in Southern Sudan shall be recognised." According to announcements that followed regarding the implementation of the agreement, the new currency will be called the Sudanese Pound, and will be equivalent to 100 Sudanese dinars. <ref>Sudan Vision Daily (2006-02-16). Peace: The Presidency of the Republic: Implementation of the CPA in the Year 2005. Retrieved on 2006-07-19.</ref>
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