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Money and Budgeting Info
Currency
The Rwandese Franc (RWF) is denominated in notes of RWF 500, 1000, 2000, and 5000, while coins are RWF 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100.
Kenyan Shilling (KSH or KES) is denominated in notes of 1000/- 500/- 200/- 100/- 50/- and coins of 40/-, 20/- , 10/- , 5 /-, 1/- and 50 cents.
The Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is denominated in notes of 10,000/=, 5,000/=, 2.000/=, 1.000/=, 500/= , and coins of 100/=, 50/= , 20/= , 10/= and 5/=
The Ugandan Shilling (UGS) is denominated in notes of 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000 and 50000 Shillings.
Coins are issued in denominations of 100, 200 & 500 shillings.
US Dollars, Sterling Pounds and Euros are acceptable everywhere. However we advise you to have a certain amount of local currency at all times. ‘Bureau de change (Forex Exchange)’ are available at all airports and in the cities.
A commission is levied for changing of the foreign currency. However, most of the Banks and establishments including Tripple Legacy Tours Rwanda will not accept US Dollar bills printed prior the year 2006.
ATM’s are also popular and seen in most areas (you may only draw in the local currency)
LOCAL CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES (Last Updated 25Th June 2024)
| USD | LOCAL CURRENCY |
|---|---|
| 1US$ | Rwf 1 315 (Rwandan Franc) |
| 1US$ | Kshs 129.45 (Kenyan Shillings) |
| 1US$ | Tshs 2635 (Tanzania Shillings) |
| 1US$ | Ugs shs 3738.48 Ugandan Shillings) |