Rwanda Franc (RWF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of RWF5000, 1000, 500 and 100. Coins are in denominations of RWF50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.

Accepted at only a few hotels in Kigali. MasterCard is most widely accepted, with more limited use of Diners Club.

It may be difficult to change traveller's cheques outside Kigali.

The import and export of local currency is limited to RWF5000. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, provided declared on arrival.

Date	Jul 06
£1.00=	RWF1,003.44
$1.00=	RWF551.43

Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1400-1800, Sat 0800-1300.

The following items may be imported into Rwanda by persons over 16 years of age without incurring customs duty:
Two cartons of cigarettes and 2l of alcoholic beverages.

Game trophies can only be exported with special permission of the Game Department.