Afghanistan Shopping & Afghanistan Exchange Rate

Good buys include Turkman hats, Kandahar embroidery, Istaff pottery, local glassware from Herat, nomad jewelry, handmade carpets and rugs, Nuristani woodcarving, silkware, brass, copper and the ubiquitous rug. Note: Many craft items may only be exported under license.

Shopping hours
Generally Sat-Wed 0800-1200 and 1300-1630, Thurs 0800-1330.

Currency Information:

Currency
Afghani (AFN) = 100 puls. Notes are in denominations of AFN1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. The US Dollar is also widely accepted.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Not accepted. There are several ATM's in Kabul that dispense US Dollars and Afghanis but many are located in military camps where access is limited. The Intercontinental Hotel has an ATM that accepts Visa credit and debit cards between 0830-1900 daily. It is recommended that visitors carry sufficient funds in US Dollars.

Traveller's Cheques
It is not currently recommended to take traveller's cheques to Afghanistan, since they are not widely accepted and may take up to two weeks to clear. If you must take traveller's cheques, it is advised to take them in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling denominations. 

 

Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours
Generally Sat-Wed 0800-1200 and 1300-1630, Thurs 0800-1330.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date	Jan 09
£1.00=	AFN66.44
$1.00=	AFN47.92
€1.00=	AFN65.55

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