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Money Currency Ethiopian Birr (Birr) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Birr100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents. Currency exchange US Dollar bills are the most convenient currency to exchange. Credit & debit cards Diners Club and MasterCard are accepted on a very limited basis (only the Hilton Hotel is certain to accept them). Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Travellers cheques To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Exchange rate indicators The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Birr against Sterling and the US Dollar:
Currency restrictions The import of local currency is limited to Birr100. The export of local currency up to Birr100 is permitted, provided the traveller holds a re-entry permit. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration on arrival. Banking hours Mon-Fri 0800-1600, Sat 0800-1200. |