Ethiopian Birr (ETB; symbol Br) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Br100, 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 and ATMs
Diners Club and MasterCard are accepted on a very limited basis.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
They are difficult to exchange outside the capital.
Banking Hours
Mon-Thurs 0800-1500; Fri 0800-1100 and 1330-1500; Sat 0830-1100.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 07
£1.00=
Br17.55
$1.00=
Br8.89
Eur;1.00=
Br11.87
uty Free
Overview
The following goods may be imported into Ethiopia without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 227g of tobacco. • 1l of alcoholic beverages. • Two bottles or 500ml of perfume. • Gifts up to the value of Br500.
Note: Export certificates are required for skins, hides and antiques.
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