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| Currency |
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Franc Congolais (CDF) = 100 centimes. Owing to the precarious nature of the economy, the denominations of the currency are
subject to rapid change.
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| Currency Exchange |
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Because of the parlous state of the economy, the only true repository of value is the US Dollar. Free circulation of foreign
currencies is now allowed within the country. Note that purchase of airline tickets within the country can be made only with
money exchanged officially.
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| Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs |
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The use of MasterCard and Visa is limited to Kinshasa’s major hotels. Credit cards cannot be used to obtain cash advances
at banks.
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| Traveller's Cheques |
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Not recommended. Commission fees are very high, and traveller’s cheques are not accepted outside Kinshasa.
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| Banking Hours |
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Mon-Fri 0800-1130.
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| Exchange Rate Indicators |
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Apr 07 |
| £1.00= |
CDF1,121.21 |
| $1.00= |
CDF567.00 |
| Eur;1.00= |
CDF757.75 |
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