Ethiopia
Ethiopian Birr (ETB) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ETB100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
The import of local currency is limited to ETB100. The export of local currency up to ETB100 is permitted, provided the traveller holds a re-entry permit. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration on arrival.
Mon-Thur 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1100 and 1330-1500, Sat 0830-1100.
US Dollar bills are the most convenient currency to exchange.
Diners
Club and MasterCard are accepted on a very limited basis (only the Hilton Hotel
is certain to accept them). Check with your credit or debit Card Company for
details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.
To avoid
additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
