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Money Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (UM) = 5 khoums. Notes are in denominations of UM1000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of UM20, 10, 5 and 1, and 1 and 0.2 khoums. Currency exchange Currency declaration forms are issued on arrival and should be kept. Currencies can be exchanged at the airport or at the main banks in Nouakchott. It is illegal to exchange money on the black market. Credit & debit cards Generally not accepted. American Express is accepted in a few hotels in Nouakchott and Nouadhibou. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Travellers cheques Limited use. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars. Currency restrictions The import and export of local currency is prohibited. There is no restriction on the import of foreign currency provided the amount is declared on arrival. The balance of foreign currency not spent but declared on entry may be exported, but the import declaration must be produced. Exchange rate indicators The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Ouguiya against Sterling and the US Dollar:
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