Kwanza (AOA) = 100 centimos. Notes are in denominations of AOA100, 50, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of AOA1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 50, 20 and 10 centimos.

The Kwanza was devalued by a factor of 1000 in January 2000 (1 new Kwanza = 1000 old Kwanzas). New banknotes have been introduced.

Money should be exchanged at official bureaux de change only, which can be found throughout the country, but particularly in Luanda (changing money on the black market is illegal). US Dollars are also widely accepted. Cash withdrawal is not possible.

Credit cards are not generally accepted. American Express, Diners Club and Visa enjoy limited acceptance.

Traveller's cheques are accepted.

All imported currency should be declared on arrival. The import of local currency is limited to AOA15,000. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration on arrival. The export of local currency is prohibited. The export of foreign currency is limited to US$5000. Those travelling on return tickets purchased in Angola may export up to the equivalent of US$5000 per year.

Date	Jul 06
£1.00=	AOA147.71
$1.00=	AOA80.17

Mon-Fri 0845-1600.

The following items may be imported into Angola without incurring customs duty:
400 cigarettes or 500g of cigars or other tobacco products; 2 litres of wine and 1 litre of spirits; 250ml of eau de toilette or 50ml of perfume, aftershave or similar; general items for personal use, gifts or souvenirs up to the value of US$500.

Firearms and ammunition; pornographic materials; plants originating in infected areas; gaming machines; pure alcohol (denatured); animals without corresponding certificates; dangerous medicines or foodstuffs; fiscal or postal stamps or valuables.