Special purchases include woven baskets with pointed lids, native clay statuettes, masks and charms. Do not buy souvenir gorilla skulls or hands; if they are offered, report the trader to the police.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0830-1300 and 1400-1730, Sat 0830-1230.
Currency Information:CurrencyRwanda Franc (RWF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of RWF5,000, 1,000, 500 and 100. Coins are in denominations of RWF50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAccepted at only a few
hotels in Kigali. MasterCard is most widely accepted, with more limited use of Diners Club.
Traveller's ChequesIt may be difficult to change traveller’s cheques outside Kigali.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1400-1800, Sat 0800-1300.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | RWF1,081.74 |
| $1.00= | RWF548.09 |
| €1.00= | RWF731.27 |
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