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São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
The São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN) is the official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe, an island nation in the Gulf of Guinea. This page provides essential information about its history, usage, and characteristics.
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São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN) Overview
The São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN) is the official currency of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, an archipelago located in the Gulf of Guinea off the western coast of Central Africa. The dobra was introduced in 1977, replacing the Portuguese escudo at par. The currency is issued by the Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe (Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe). The dobra is subdivided into 100 cêntimos, although due to inflation, cêntimos are no longer used in practice.
The currency code STN refers to the second dobra, which was introduced in 2018 following a currency reform that removed three zeros from the old dobra (STD). The new dobra is pegged to the euro at a fixed rate, providing stability for the country's economy. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 dobras, while coins are available in 10, 20, 50 cêntimos and 1, 2, 5, and 10 dobras.
As a small island nation, São Tomé and Príncipe's economy relies heavily on agriculture, particularly cocoa production, and more recently, tourism. The dobra is used exclusively within the country, and foreign currencies, especially the euro, are often accepted in tourist areas. For travelers and businesses, understanding the dobra is essential for financial transactions in this unique destination.
- Code
- STN
- Symbol
- STN
- Current rate
- USD / STN
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
The dobra was introduced in 1977, replacing the escudo at par.
- Official name
- São Tomé and Príncipe dobra
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- cêntimo · 1 STN = 100 cêntimo
- Countries
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Issuing authority
- Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Central bank
- Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Pegged to the euro
Common banknotes
5 dobras · 10 dobras · 20 dobras · 50 dobras · 100 dobras · 200 dobras
Common coins
10 cêntimos · 20 cêntimos · 50 cêntimos · 1 dobra · 2 dobras · 5 dobras
Also known as
STN · São Tomé and Príncipe dobra · Db
Practical notes
- The second dobra (STN) was introduced in 2018, with 1 new dobra = 1000 old dobras.
- The currency is often referred to as the 'dobra'.
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra questions
What is the STN exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/STN. It can change throughout the day.
How can I convert STN online?
Use the converter above to calculate indicative amounts between STN and the other supported currencies.