Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWD; symbol Z$ ) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Z$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of Z$5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

The government of Zimbabwe devalued the Zimbabwean Dollar in 2006 and deducted three zeros from the currency. 1,000,000 old Zimbabwean Dollars (issued as bearer cheques) are now worth 1,000 new Zimbabwean Dollars (bearer cheques). Since August 2006, only the new money (bearer cheques) has been valid.

Major foreign currencies can be exchanged at bureaux de change, banks and major hotels at the official exchange rate.

American Express, Diners Club and Visa are widely accepted, whilst MasterCard has more limited use. Some ATMs accept credit cards.

Banks and major hotels will exchange these. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Mon-Tues and Thurs-Fri 0800-1500, Wed 0800-1300 and Sat 0800-1130.

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	Z$493.91
$1.00=	Z$249.99
Eur;1.00=	Z$334.09

The following items may be imported into Zimbabwe without incurring customs duty:

• Goods up to a value of US$250 per person, inclusive of tobacco, perfume and gifts.
• For persons of 18 years of age or older, 5l of alcoholic beverages (up to 2l of which may be spirits).

(a) The import of drugs, honey, pornographic or obscene literature, toy firearms, flick knives and lockable knives is prohibited. (b) Permits are issued on arrival for firearms and ammunition. (c) Agricultural products including seeds, bulbs, fresh meat and drugs require an import licence.