Sunday, October 16, 2011

Money Exchange for Guinea -Services - Money

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Money Exchange for Guinea -Services - Money
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Currency information:

Guinea Franc (GNF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of GNF5,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of GNF25, 10, 5 and 1.
Credit cards:

Limited acceptance. Guinea has a cash economy. ATMs are not available.
ATM:

ATMs are not available.
Travellers cheques:

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros. These are only accepted in some banks and hotels.
Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0800-1230 and 1430-1700.
Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import of local or foreign currency, provided it is declared on arrival. The export of local or foreign currency is limited to US$5,000 or equivalent.
Currency exchange:

Hotels will accept some foreign currencies in payment. Inter-bank fund transfers are frequently difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish.