Ethiopian Birr (ETB) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ETB100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

US Dollar bills are the most convenient currency to exchange.

Diners Club and MasterCard are accepted on a very limited basis (only the Hilton Hotel is certain to accept them).

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

The import of local currency is limited to ETB100. The export of local currency up to ETB100 is permitted, provided the traveller holds a re-entry permit. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration on arrival.

Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1100 and 1330-1500, Sat 0830-1100.