| Kenya
Kenyan
Shilling = 100 cent(s). Notes are in denominations
KES1000, 500, 200, 100, 50
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view images and descriptions of all these
denominations [click
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Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
The
import and export of local and foreign currencies
is free. However, amounts over KES500,000
or USD5,000 or equivalent must be declared.
Currencies whose export is restricted may
not be imported to Kenya.
Also
note that visitors to Kenya must settle
hotel bills in foreign currency or against
an external account.
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a money transfer to Kenya.
Currency
Exchange:
The
most favourable exchange rates are usually
found at the exchange offices, found in
the city centers. You can also exchange
currency at any of the large hotels, even
if you are not a guest, but only a small
amount at a time (usually the equivalent
of USD100 ). It is a good idea to keep all
receipts for any money exchange until you
have left the country. In rural areas, in
addition to the National Bank of Kenya,
it is frequent to find an office of the
Barclays Bank, which will allow you to obtain
certain amounts of cash that can be charged
to your credit card as a cash advance.
Credit
Cards:
Restaurants,
hotels, lodges and big shops accept the
major credit cards. Because of the difficulties
in telephone communications and occasional
power shortages, at the time of payment
you may have to pay in cash or travelers
cheques, so it is best to carry cash with
you.
Banks:
Banks
are open from 9 AM to 2 PM Mondays to Fridays,
except the airport banks which open 24 hours.
Some banks open the first and last Saturday
of each month from 9 to 11 AM.
Exchange
Rate History:
| Date
|
KES
Rate |
| 01/01/02
|
111.511 |
| 01/01/03
|
121.450 |
01/01/04
|
132.610 |
| 01/01/05
|
147.030 |
| 01/01/06 |
120.989 |
A rough guide to the tourists rates for the
Kenyan Shilling since the beginning of 2002.
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