Traditional crafts include gold, silver jewelry, woven cloth and baskets from the Benadir region, meerschaum and woodcarvings.
Shopping hoursSat-Thurs 0800-1230 and 1630-1900.
Currency Information:CurrencySomali Shilling (SOS) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of SOS500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of SOS1, and 50, 10 and 5 cents.
Currency ExchangeUS Dollar bills are the easiest currency to exchange; hotels are the easiest and safest places. Avoid money changers
in crowded areas.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsNot accepted.
Traveller's ChequesUS traveller’s cheques are preferred but generally not recommended.
Banking HoursSat-Thurs 0800-1130.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | SOS2,640.21 |
| $1.00= | SOS1,355.00 |
| €1.00= | SOS1,783.45 |
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