Mozambique Metical (MZN) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 metical and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.

Note: The new Metical replaced the old Metical (MZM) on 1 July 2006. 1 MZN = 1,000 MZM. The old notes ceased being legal tender on 31 December 2006.

There are bureaux de change at the airports. Money can also be changed at banks. It is advisable to take US Dollars or South African Rand.

These are rarely used in shops. However, money can be obtained from some ATMs using Visa credit or debit cards.

High rates of commission are often charged on these. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Pounds Sterling, US Dollars or South African Rand.

Mon-Fri 0730-1530.

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	MZN51.37
$1.00=	MZM26.00
Eur;1.00=	MZM34.77

The following goods may be imported into Mozambique, by persons irrespective of age, without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco.
• 0.75l of spirits.
• A reasonable quantity of perfume (opened).

Note: Firearms require a permit.

Narcotics are prohibited.