Special purchases include
woven baskets with pointed lids, native
clay statuettes, masks and charms.
Note: Do not buy souvenir gorilla skulls or hands; if they are offered, report the trader to the police.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0830-1300 and 1400-1730, Sat 0830-1230.
Currency Information:CurrencyRwanda Franc (RWF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of RWF5,000, 1,000, 500 and 100. Coins are in denominations of RWF50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
Credit/Debit Cards
and ATMsAccepted at only a few hotels in Kigali. MasterCard is most widely accepted, with more limited use of Diners Club.
Traveller's ChequesIt may be difficult to change traveller's cheques outside Kigali.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1400-1800, Sat 0800-1300.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | RWF833.60 |
| $1.00= | RWF558.00 |
| €1.00= | RWF761.30 |
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