Special purchases include basketwork, reed mats, woodcarvings, masks, printed cloth and leather articles.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0800-1230 and 1400-1730, Sat 0800-1800.
Currency Information:CurrencyMozambique Metical (MZN) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 metical and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.
Note: The new Metical replaced the old Metical (MZM) on 1 July 2006. 1 MZN = 1,000 MZM. The old notes ceased
being legal tender on 31 December 2006.
Currency ExchangeThere are bureaux de change at the airports. Money can also be changed at banks. It is advisable to take US Dollars or South African Rand.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsThese are rarely used in shops. However, money can be obtained from some ATMs using Visa credit or debit cards.
Traveller's ChequesHigh rates of commission are often charged on these. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Pounds Sterling, US Dollars or South African Rand.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0730-1530.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | MZN51.37 |
| $1.00= | MZM26.00 |
| €1.00= | MZM34.77 |
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