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Ethiopian Birr (ETB) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ETB100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50,
25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
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| Currency exchange |
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US Dollar bills are the most convenient currency to exchange.
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| Credit & debit cards |
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Diners Club and MasterCard are accepted on a very limited basis (only the Hilton Hotel is certain to accept them).
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| Travellers cheques |
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To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
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| Currency restrictions |
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The import of local currency is limited to ETB100. The export of local currency up to ETB100 is permitted, provided the traveller
holds a re-entry permit. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration on arrival.
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| Exchange rate indicators |
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Jul 06 |
| £1.00= |
ETB16.05 |
| $1.00= |
ETB8.82 |
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| Banking hours |
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Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1100 and 1330-1500, Sat 0830-1100.
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