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Currency
 The
unit of currency is the Pula, which means, "rain"
and "greetings". One hundred Thebe constitute a
Pula. Notes are issued in the denominations of 5, 10, 20,
50 and 100 Pula.
Money can be changed
in towns, as banking facilities are very limited in the rural
and main tourist areas.
All lodges and hotels
accept convertible foreign currency. There are also Bureaus
de Changes at the border posts.
Concerning foreign
currency regulations, foreign exchange can be brought in and
taken out on condition that it is declared upon entry in the
country.
Exchange rates are
approximately:
| US$1 |
0.2185 |
| GBP 1 |
0.1333 |
| DEM 1 |
0.4241 |
| FRF 1 |
1.4223 |
| AUD 1 |
0.3315 |
| EURO/ECU 1 |
0.2170 |
| SA Rand 1 |
1.3310 |
There are no restrictions
on the amount of traveler's cheques visitors bring in or out
of the country. A maximum of P1000 in cash may be imported
or exported by incoming or departing residents.
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