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What About Currency Regulations When Traveling to Africa ? The amount of money, including traveler’s checks, which may be taken into or out of African countries, varies. In general, visitors must declare all currency and travelers checks upon arrival. Do not exchange money on the black market. Use only banks and other authorized foreign exchange offices and keep your receipts. You may need to present the receipts as well as your original currency declaration when you depart. Currency not accounted for may be confiscated and you may be fined or detained. Many countries require that hotel bills be paid in hard currency. Some require that a minimum amount of hard currency be changed into the local currency upon arrival. Some countries prohibit the import or export of local currency. Also, some countries prohibit the destruction of local currency, no matter how small the denomination. Like to eat safely? Visit my Daily Food Blog Bye for right now. Suzie Posted: Wednesday 16th February 2005, 12:16 AM

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