South Sudanese Pound
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Currency of world's newest nation (2011); 95%+ oil-dependent economy (some of Africa's largest reserves); chronic civil war and political instability (2013–2018, ongoing tensions); among world's lowest human development; peace agreement (RCDSS) fragile
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for South Sudanese Pound.
SSP
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
£
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Piastre Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
South Sudan
Bank of South Sudan (BSS)
Bank of South Sudan (BSS)
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat (oil-backed, distorted)
Classified as Fiat (oil-backed, distorted) in global trade networks
Banknotes
£ 1
Coins
10p
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the South Sudanese Pound, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Bank of South Sudan (BSS).
SSP Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the South Sudanese Pound's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
N/A; oil economy dynamics; chronic hyperinflation dominates
Weak Currency Impact
N/A; hyperinflation, oil revenue shocks, and conflict drive economic dynamics
Remittance Role
South Sudan receives remittances from diaspora in USA, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia (~$300 million/year); diaspora fled civil war
Central Bank Tools
Policy Rate, FX interventions (limited), Reserve management
Common Questions About South Sudanese Pound
Everything you need to know about SSP exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.