Guinea Money

Currency

Guinea 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 Exchange

Hotels will accept some foreign currencies in payment. Inter-bank fund transfers are frequently difficult, if not impossible, to accomplish.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Limited acceptance. Guinea has a cash economy. ATMs are not available.

Traveller's Cheques

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros. These are only accepted in some banks and hotels.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1230 and 1430-1700.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= GNF7,320.99
$1.00= GNF4,912.50
€1.00= GNF6,521.29
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