Sudan, situated in northeastern Africa, is the third-largest country on the continent, encompassing a diverse landscape that ranges from deserts to mountains and fertile plains. Bounded by the Red Sea and surrounded by the Central African Republic, Egypt, Chad, Eritrea, Libya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia, Sudan is a crossroads of cultures and traditions. Its geography encompasses the mighty Nile River, expansive deserts like the Nubian and Bayuda, the Red Sea Hills to the east, and lush savannas in the south.
The Sudanese pound is the Republic of Sudan’s currency, divided into 100 piastres. Its 1956 first issues were printed by Waterlow & Sons and were introduced in April 1957, replacing the Egyptian pounds. On June 8, 1992, the Sudanese pound was replaced by the Sudanese dinar. On January 10, 2007, the second Sudanese pound was introduced, as mandated by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
After South Sudan broke away from the country, a third Sudanese pound was established on July 24, 2011. The Third Sudanese pound banknotes share the same style with the second pound except that they vary in color scheme and the map at the upper right on the obverse has been removed.
As the country experiences economic challenges, the Central Bank of Sudan announced on January 1, 2019 the release of Sudanese pound banknotes in 100, 200, and 500 denominations, and on June 7, 2022, a 1,000 banknote was issued.
