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Namibia
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Public Holidays
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to Namibia
- Tour Operators
- Namibia Map
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Cities
- Walvis Bay
- Windhoek
Namibia Currency
Money
The official currency is the Namibian Dollar (NAD) divided into 100 cents. Its value is equal to the South African Rand, which is also accepted as legal currency in Namibia. Major credit cards are accepted. Foreign currency can be exchanged at any bank or bureau de change. ATMs are available in larger towns only.
Currency Exchange Rates
| Namibia | NAD 1 | NAD 5 | NAD 10 | NAD 100 | NAD 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | A$ 0.12 | A$ 0.58 | A$ 1.17 | A$ 11.70 | A$ 116.97 |
| Canada | C$ 0.12 | C$ 0.62 | C$ 1.23 | C$ 12.30 | C$ 123.03 |
| Ireland | € 0.10 | € 0.48 | € 0.95 | € 9.52 | € 95.18 |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 0.15 | NZ$ 0.76 | NZ$ 1.52 | NZ$ 15.18 | NZ$ 151.84 |
| South Africa | R 1.02 | R 5.09 | R 10.19 | R 101.87 | R 1,018.74 |
| United Kingdom | £ 0.08 | £ 0.39 | £ 0.79 | £ 7.87 | £ 78.70 |
| United States of America | US$ 0.12 | US$ 0.60 | US$ 1.20 | US$ 12.05 | US$ 120.46 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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