Ethiopia Money

Currency

Ethiopian Birr (ETB; symbol Br) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Br100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

Currency Exchange

US Dollar bills are the most convenient currency to exchange.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Diners Club and MasterCard are accepted on a very limited basis.

Traveller's Cheques

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. They are difficult to exchange outside the capital.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Thurs 0800-1500; Fri 0800-1100 and 1330-1500; Sat 0830-1100.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= Br16.32
$1.00= Br11.21
€1.00= Br14.76
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