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Money: The official currency is the CFA Franc (XOF), divided into 100
centimes. The CFA Franc is linked to the Euro. New notes have
recently been introduced and the old ones ceased to be legal tender
on 31 December 2004; only those issued by the Bank of West African
States (Banque des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest)
are valid currency. There are a few ATMs in Abidjan but most will
accept only Visa cards. It is unwise to use an ATM that is not
guarded. Credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and better
restaurants. Most shops require cash. Travellers cheques are
accepted in banks, as well as some tourist orientated hotels and
restaurants. Currency Exchange Rates
| XOF 100.00 = |
US$ 0.22 |
£ 0.14 |
C$ 0.24 |
A$ 0.24 |
R 1.71 |
€ 0.15 |
NZ$ 0.30 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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