Rand (ZAR) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ZAR200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ZAR5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Money can be changed at banks, bureaux de change, some hotels, and larger shops and restaurants. Automated foreign exchange machines are available at various locations. Proof of identify may be requested; therefore, it is advisable to carry a passport.

MasterCard and Visa are preferred. American Express and Diners Club are also widely accepted. ATMs are available. Some ATMs will give cash advances with credit cards. Credit cards are not accepted at petrol stations.

Valid at banks, hotels, restaurants and shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.

The import of local currency is limited to ZAR5000 in cash. The export of local currency is limited to ZAR500 in cash. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited provided it is declared upon arrival or departure.

Date	Jul 06
£1.00=	ZAR13.17
$1.00=	ZAR7.24

Mon-Fri 0900-1530, Sat 0830-1100.

The following goods may be imported into South Africa by passengers over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco; 1l of spirits or liquor and 2l of wine; 50ml of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette; other goods up to a value of ZAR3000.

Plants and plant material without import permit, including margarine, honey and other vegetable oils.

Narcotics; flick-knives; ammunition, explosives; meat, processed cheese and other dairy products; obscene literature.