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.

Available in banks and at bureaux de change.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Credit cards are not usually accepted at petrol stations.

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or South African Rand.

Restrictions apply.

Mon-Fri 0900-1530, Sat 0900-1100.