Currency
Lilangeni (E) = 100 cents. The plural of Lilangeni is Emalangeni. Notes are in denominations of E200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of E5, 2 and 1, and 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. The South African Rand is also accepted as legal tender (E1 = 1 Rand) although coins are not accepted.
Currency exchange
Visitors are advised to exchange Emalangeni back into their own currency before leaving Swaziland.
Credit & debit cards
American Express, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other facilities which may be available.
Travellers cheques
Widely accepted. Several banks will exchange travellers cheques, but to avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take them in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Lilangeni against Sterling and the US Dollar:
| Date | May '04 | Aug '04 | Nov '04 | Feb '05 | | £1.00= | 12.50 | 11.91 | 11.06 | 11.86 | | $1.00= | 7.00 | 6.46 | 5.84 | 6.28 |
Currency restrictions
The import and export of foreign and local currency is unrestricted.
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0830-1430, Sat 0830-1100.
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