Somalia Shopping & Somalia Exchange Rate

Traditional crafts include gold, silver jewelry, woven cloth and baskets from the Benadir region, meerschaum and woodcarvings.



Shopping hours
Sat-Thurs 0800-1230 and 1630-1900.

Currency Information:

Currency
Somali Shilling (SOS; symbol S) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of S500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of S1, and 50, 10 and 5 cents.

Currency Exchange
US Dollar bills are the easiest currency to exchange; hotels are the easiest and safest places. Avoid money changers in crowded areas.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Not accepted.

Traveller's Cheques
US traveller's cheques are preferred but generally not recommended.

Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours
Sat-Thurs 0800-1130.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date	Jan 09
£1.00=	S2,065.94
$1.00=	S1,372.11
€1.00=	S1,864.49

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