The official currency is the Rwanda franc (RWF), which is divided into 100 centimes. The US dollar is the hard currency of preference; travellers cheques are difficult to exchange, even in the capital. Credit cards are only accepted at the major hotels in Kigali.

Currency Exchange Rates

RWF 100.00 =

US$ 0.17

£ 0.11

C$ 0.18

A$ 0.19

R 1.33

€ 0.12

NZ$ 0.23

Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.


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