Although
department stores in the major cities are poorly stocked, local
markets sell a unique display of goods. Special purchases include brightly colored, distinctive Guinean
clothes, woodcarvings, leather rugs in bold black-and-white designs, skins, locally-produced records, calabashes and jewelry.
Gueckedou is well known for its enormous market where travelers can buy absolutely anything.
Shopping hours Mon-Sat 0900-1800.
Currency Information:CurrencyGuinea 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.
Currency ExchangeHotels will accept some foreign currencies in payment. Inter-bank fund transfers are frequently difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsLimited acceptance. Guinea has a cash economy. ATMs are not available.
Traveller's ChequesTo avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros. These are only accepted in some banks and hotels.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0800-1230 and 1430-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | GNF7,319.28 |
| $1.00= | GNF4,984.00 |
| €1.00= | GNF6,677.03 |
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