Rwanda — Shopping
Shopping
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
Rwanda 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 Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs
Accepted at only a few hotels in Kigali. MasterCard is most widely accepted, with more limited use of Diners Club.
Travelers Checks
It may be difficult to change traveler's checks outside Kigali.
Currency Restrictions
The import and export of local currency is limited to RWF5000. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, but must be declared upon arrival.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1400-1800, Sat 0800-1300.
Exchange Rate
| 1.00 GBP = 961.84 RWF |
| 1.00 USD = 598.75 RWF |
| 1.00 EUR = 845.21 RWF |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
