Comoran products can be purchased at
Moroni on Ngazidja (Grande Comore). These include gold, pearl and shell jewelry, woven cloth, embroidered skull-caps (
koffia) and slippers, carved chests, panels and
portes-croix (lecterns), pottery and basketry. Most items can be bought in the
villages where they are made.
Shopping hours Mon-Sat 0830-1200 and 1500-1830 (often shops remain open until later).
Currency Information:CurrencyComoros Franc (KMF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in
denominations of KMF10,000, 5,000, 2,500, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of KMF20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 20 centimes. The Comoros Franc is part of the French Monetary Area and Euros are also commonly used. The Comoros Franc is tied to the Euro.
Currency ExchangeForeign currency may be exchanged in banks in the towns. Banque Nationale des Comores is the only established bank on Grande Comore. Banking facilities are very limited on the other islands.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsThere is limited acceptance of most international credit cards (mainly in upmarket hotels). Some hotels and restaurants will accept foreign currencies, mostly Euros and US dollars. Change may be given in local currency.
Traveller's ChequesThe Banque Internationale des Comores (BIC) is the only bank that will change travelers cheques. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in Euros.
Banking HoursMon-Thurs 0730-1300; Fri 0730-1100.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | KMF525.01 |
| $1.00= | KMF360.86 |
| €1.00= | KMF491.96 |
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