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Namibia
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Namibia
Currency
The Namibian Dollar (NAD; symbol N$) is in note denominations of N$200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of N$5, N$1, 50 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents. It is linked to the South African Rand (R) on a 1:1 basis (South African Rand = 100 cents). The South African Rand is also acceptable as currency in Namibia.
Currency Exchange
Available in banks and at bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Credit cards are not usually accepted at petrol stations.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or South African Rand.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1530; Sat 0900-1100.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
N$13.48
$1.00=
N$9.05
€1.00=
N$12.01
Currency
The Namibian Dollar (NAD; symbol N$) is in note denominations of N$200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of N$5, N$1, 50 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents. It is linked to the South African Rand (R) on a 1:1 basis (South African Rand = 100 cents). The South African Rand is also acceptable as currency in Namibia.
Currency Exchange
Available in banks and at bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Credit cards are not usually accepted at petrol stations.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or South African Rand.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1530; Sat 0900-1100.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | N$13.48 |
| $1.00= | N$9.05 |
| €1.00= | N$12.01 |
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