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| Currency |
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Gambian Dalasi (GMD) = 100 bututs. Notes are in denominations of GMD100, 50, 25, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of GMD1,
and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bututs.
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| Currency exchange |
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There is a bank/bureau de change (Meridien Bank) at the airport operating during scheduled flights. The capital, Banjul, also
has a number of banks where foreign currencies can be exchanged. Some hotels and tourist resorts also offer foreign exchange
facilities, but tend to charge high commissions. As The Gambia is a cash economy travellers are advised to carry sufficient
currency to cover expenses of a planned visit.
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| Credit & debit cards |
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American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in most hotels if arranged at the beginning of the stay. ATMs are available
in large urban areas, but are not always reliable. Due to credit card and bank fraud, caution is advised when using credit
cards and ATMs.
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| Traveller's cheques |
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To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
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| Currency restrictions |
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The thriving black market for hard currency is officially discouraged, and visitors must complete a currency declaration form
on arrival. Currency from Algeria, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Tunisia is neither accepted nor
exchanged. There are no restrictions on the import of local or other foreign currencies. Export of local or other foreign
currencies is up to the amount imported. CFA Francs are accepted. Local currency may be difficult to exchange outside the
country but there are no restrictions on its import and export.
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| Exchange rate indicators |
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Jul 06 |
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GMD51.87 |
| $1.00= |
GMD28.50 |
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| Banking hours |
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Mon-Thurs 0800-1330, Fri 0800-1100 (banks in Banjul); Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1600-1800, Sat 0800-1300 (banks elsewhere).
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