The Namibian Dollar (NAD; symbol N$) is in note denominations of N$200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of N$5, N$1, 50 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents. It is linked to the South African Rand (R) on a 1:1 basis (South African Rand = 100 cents). The South African Rand is also acceptable as currency in Namibia.

Available in banks and at bureaux de change. A better rate of exchange can be obtained on traveller's cheques than on cash.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Credit cards are not usually accepted at petrol stations.

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or South African Rand.

The import and export of local currency is limited to N$50,000. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, provided declared on arrival. Export of foreign currency is unlimited up to amount imported and declared as long as the departure is within 12 months. No limits exist for travel between Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland as these countries are members of the same common monetary area.

Date	Jul 06
£1.00=	N$13.17
$1.00=	N$7.23

Mon-Fri 0900-1530, Sat 0900-1100.

The following may be imported into Namibia by persons over 16 years of age without incurring customs duty:
400 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco; 2l of wine and 1l of spirits; 50ml of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette; gifts to the value of N$50,000 (including value of imported duty free items).

Hunting rifles need a permit, issued by customs when entering the country. Handguns are not allowed.