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New Alexandrian écu
Denominations
Subunit
1100 Centimes
Symbol NAX€
Nickname "Escudo"
Banknotes Freq. used
NAX€1, NAX€5, NAX€10, NAX€20, NAX€50, NAX€100
Rarely used
NAX€500 NAX€1,000
Coins 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, WAE€1, WAE€2, WAE€5
Demographics
User(s) Nouvelle Alexandrie Nouvelle Alexandrie
Unofficial user(s)

The New Alexandrian écu (NAX€), colloquially known as the "Escudo", is the official currency of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie. It is divided into 100 centimes and it is also accepted as a method of payment in Constancia, Ransenar, and the Natopian demesne of Dos Gardenias.

Origins

The écu has its roots in the monetary systems of Alduria and Alexandria, which inspired its name. The écu was initially the official currency of Alexandria, later adopted by Alduria in homage to its Alexandrian heritage. However, the need for a unified currency grew apparent with the increasing economic cooperation between Alduria and the Wechua Nation, leading to the establishment of the Committee for Alduro-Wechu Integration. In 1685 AN, the Federal Constituent Assembly passed the National Economy Act, marking the birth of the New Alexandrian écu. The newly created currency replaced the Aldurian écu and the Wechua sol, thus consolidating the Federation's financial system.

Design and Denominations

The New Alexandrian écu comes in both coin and banknote forms. Banknotes are available in denominations of NAX€1, NAX€5, NAX€10, NAX€20, NAX€50, and NAX€100; although rare and no longer usable as legal tender, there also exist NAX€500 and NAX €1,000 banknotes. Coins are minted in denominations of 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, NAX€1, NAX€2, and NAX€5. The currency sign representing the New Alexandrian écu is €, a symbol previously used by multiple countries such as the Shirerithian erb and the Ransenari erb.

Series 1 Coins

1685 AN (Series 1)
Value Edge Obverse Reverse Diameter Thickness Weight Composition
Plain King Manco Cápac Coat of Arms 19.05 mm 1.5 mm 2.50 g Brass:

Copper 95% Zinc 5%

Plain 21.2 mm 1.95 mm 5 g Cupronickel:

Cu 75% Nickel 25%

10¢ Plain 24.2 mm 1.75 mm 5.7 g
25¢ Plain 17.9 mm 1.35 mm 2.2 g
50¢ Plain 30.6 mm 2.15 mm 11.3 g
NAX€1 Plain 28 mm 2 mm 8.1 g Aluminium Bronze:

Cu 92% Al 6% Ni 2%

NAX€2 Plain 32 mm 2 mm 15.9 g
NAX€5 Plain 35 mm 2 mm 8.1 g

Series 2 Coins

1708 AN (Series 2)
Value Edge Obverse Reverse Diameter Thickness Weight Composition
Plain King Manco Cápac Coat of Arms 20.3 mm 1.65 mm 3.5 g Copper-plated steel
Segmented Reeding 18 mm 1.9 mm 3.2 g Nickel-plated steel
10¢ Slotted 24.5 mm 2.05 mm 6.5 g
25¢ Segmented Reeding 21.5 mm 1.7 mm 5 g Cupronickel (5:1)
50¢ Reeded Edge 27.3 mm 1.8 mm 8 g Cupronickel (3:1)
NAX€1 Plain 23.4 mm 2.8 mm 8.75 g

R: 4.1 g C: 4.65 g

Ring: Stainless steel

Center: Aluminium bronze

NAX€2 Reeded Edge 28.4 mm 2.5 mm 12 g

R: 5.5 g C: 6.5 g

Ring: Aluminium bronze

Center: Cupronickel (3:1)

NAX€5 Segmented Reeding 32 mm 2.5 mm 19.5 g

R: 9 g C: 10.5 g

Series 3 Coins

1719 AN (Series 3)
Value Edge Obverse Reverse Diameter Thickness Weight Composition
Plain King Sinchi Roca Coat of Arms 20.3 mm 1.65 mm 3.5 g Copper-plated steel
Segmented Reeding 18 mm 1.9 mm 3.2 g Nickel-plated steel
10¢ Slotted 24.5 mm 2.05 mm 6.5 g
25¢ Segmented Reeding 21.5 mm 1.7 mm 5 g Cupronickel (5:1)
50¢ Reeded Edge 27.3 mm 1.8 mm 8 g Cupronickel (3:1)
NAX€1 Plain Seal of the President of the Government 23.4 mm 2.8 mm 8.75 g

R: 4.1 g C: 4.65 g

Ring: Stainless steel

Center: Aluminium bronze

NAX€2 Reeded Edge 28.4 mm 2.5 mm 12 g

R: 5.5 g C: 6.5 g

Ring: Aluminium bronze

Center: Cupronickel (3:1)

NAX€5 Segmented Reeding 32 mm 2.5 mm 19.5 g

R: 9 g C: 10.5 g

Banknotes Series A

1685 AN (Series A)
Value Dimensions Main colour Obverse Reverse Watermark
NAX€1 120 x 65 mm Red King Manco Cápac Palace of Carranza Two watermarks

of the number "1"

NAX€5 125 x 65 mm Blue Government House Two watermarks

of the number "5"

NAX€10 132 x 65 mm Orange Legislative Palace Two watermarks

of the number "10"

NAX€20 139 x 65 mm Green Marco Zimmer Government Building Two watermarks

of the number "20"

NAX€50 146 x 65 mm Pink Morning Wind Building Two watermarks

of the number "50"

NAX€100 153 x 65 mm Teal El Fuerte Two watermarks

of the number "100"

NAX€500 159 x 65 mm Yellow Coat of Arms Two watermarks

of the number "500"

NAX€1,000 165 x 65 mm Purple Seal of the President of the Government Two watermarks

of the number "1,000"

Banknotes Series B

1719 AN (Series B)
Value Dimensions Main colour Obverse Reverse Watermark
NAX€1 120 x 65 mm Red King Sinchi Roca Palace of Carranza; Jean Brown Jean Brown
NAX€5 125 x 65 mm Blue Government House; Alejandro Campos Alejandro Campos
NAX€10 132 x 65 mm Orange Legislative Palace; Vicaquirao Alvarez Vicaquirao Alvarez
NAX€20 139 x 65 mm Green Marco Zimmer Government Building; Jean-Michel Lavaud Jean-Michel Lavaud
NAX€50 146 x 65 mm Pink Morning Wind Building; Vivienne Géroux Vivienne Géroux
NAX€100 153 x 65 mm Teal El Fuerte; Mahdi Vossoughi Mahdi Vossoughi

Administration

The Federal Bank of Nouvelle Alexandrie (FBNA), based in Cárdenas, holds the responsibility of managing and administering the écu. The FBNA oversees the printing, minting, and distribution of notes and coins, operates the national payment systems, sets monetary policy, and ensures the stability of the écu. It maintains a high degree of autonomy, guided by a board of governors and operating through a network of regional branches and offices located throughout the member states.

Economic Impact

The New Alexandrian écu is a trusted currency with a stable exchange rate and low inflation. Its reliability has made it a preferred medium of exchange and store of value, not only domestically but also internationally. The currency's stability has contributed significantly to the economic growth and financial health of Nouvelle Alexandrie.

Electronic Funds Transfer

The FBNA, along with POSTBank, provides clearing services for payments made in the New Alexandrian écu and facilitates electronic funds transfers between financial institutions.

Exchange Rates

The exchange rates for the New Alexandrian écu are determined by the FBNA, based on market conditions, international trade, inflation, and an array of economic indicators.

Currency Exchange Rate (1 NAX€ =)
Craitish Cräite (₢) TBD
Constancian Imperial Stater (C$) TBD
Natopian Natopo (₦) TBD
Shirerithian Erb (S€) TBD
Benacian Sovereign (ß) TBD

See also