The iraimbilanja (singular and plural) is the divisory currency unit of Madagascar,[1] being equal to one fifth of an ariary.[2]

Etymology edit

Iraimbilanja means literally "one iron weight" and was the name of an old coin worth 15 of an ariary.

Value edit

The old Malagasy franc is equal in value to one iraimbilanja. As of 1 January 2023 the value of one iraimbilanja is US$0.000044 /¢0.0044. [citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara [Central Bank of Madagascar]" (in French). Archived from the original on 16 January 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Malagasy Ariary". Famous Wonders. 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2022.