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Somalia
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Money
Somalia
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
Apr 09
£1.00=
S2,103.36
$1.00=
S1,412.00
€1.00=
S1,874.00
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 | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | S2,103.36 |
| $1.00= | S1,412.00 |
| €1.00= | S1,874.00 |
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