Mozambique Info
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 Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 6:05 am Post subject: SHOPPING IN MOZAMBIQUE / MOZAMBIQUE SHOPPING GUIDE |
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SHOPPING IN MOZAMBIQUE
Local crafts and indigenous art can be purchased from markets in the cities and tourist areas. These include masks, carvings and ornaments made of wood, soapstone, malachite and wire, as well as pottery, paintings and basket ware. A lot of what you will see will be tacky souvenirs, but quite often you will find unique works of art. Avoid purchasing natural items like ivory as it is illegal to export these without a license.
Shopping hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1230 and 1400-1730, Sat 0800-1800.
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0730-1530.
Currency
Mozambique Metical (MZM) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of MZM100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5000 and 1000. Coins are in denominations of MZM5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1.
Currency exchange
There are bureaux de change at the airports. Money can also be changed at banks. It is advisable to take US Dollars or South African Rand.
Credit & debit cards
These are rarely used in shops. However, money can be obtained from some ATMs using Visa credit or debit cards.
Traveller's cheques
High rates of commission are often charged on these. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds sterling, US Dollars or South African Rand.
Currency restrictions
The import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on import. |
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