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Burundi,
Money
Currency: Burundi Franc (Bufr) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of Bufr5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Bufr10, 5 and 1.
Currency exchange: All exchange transactions must be conducted through one of the main banks in Bujumbura or Gitega.
Credit & debit cards: Major credit cards have very limited acceptance.
Travellers cheques: To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars or Euros. Commission rates are usually high.
Currency restrictions: The import and export of local currency is limited to Bufr2000. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration.
Exchange rate indicators: The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Burundi Franc against Sterling and the US Dollar:
| Date | May '04 | Aug '04 | Nov '04 | Feb '05 | | £1.00= | 1893.27 | 1952.90 | 2007.33 | 2124.75 | | $1.00= | 1060.00 | 1060.00 | 1060.00 | 1125.10 |
Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1130 and 1500-1600; Sat 0830-1230.
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