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Sudan
Money
Money
Sudan
Currency
Sudanese Pound (SDG) = 100 piasters. Notes are in denominations of SDG50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 piasters.
The Sudanese Pound has replaced the Sudanese Dinar, which was phased out on 30 June 2007. 1 Sudanese Pound = 100 Sudanese Dinars = 1,000 old Sudanese Pounds.
Currency Exchange
Currency should be exchanged only at official bureaux de change and banks, and receipts should be retained. There are severe penalties for changing money on the black market.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Due to recent conflicts, it is recommended to bring plenty of cash rather than rely on card transactions in Sudan.
Traveller's Cheques
These are generally not recommended but should be in a major currency.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Sat-Thurs 0830-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
SDG3.43
$1.00=
SDG2.30
€1.00=
SDG3.05
Currency
Sudanese Pound (SDG) = 100 piasters. Notes are in denominations of SDG50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 piasters.
The Sudanese Pound has replaced the Sudanese Dinar, which was phased out on 30 June 2007. 1 Sudanese Pound = 100 Sudanese Dinars = 1,000 old Sudanese Pounds.
The Sudanese Pound has replaced the Sudanese Dinar, which was phased out on 30 June 2007. 1 Sudanese Pound = 100 Sudanese Dinars = 1,000 old Sudanese Pounds.
Currency Exchange
Currency should be exchanged only at official bureaux de change and banks, and receipts should be retained. There are severe penalties for changing money on the black market.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Due to recent conflicts, it is recommended to bring plenty of cash rather than rely on card transactions in Sudan.
Traveller's Cheques
These are generally not recommended but should be in a major currency.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Sat-Thurs 0830-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | SDG3.43 |
| $1.00= | SDG2.30 |
| €1.00= | SDG3.05 |
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