The New Angolan Kwanza (KZ) is the currency used in Angola. It’s split into 100 cêntimos and is issued and managed by the Banco Nacional de Angola.
Currently, printed banknote denominations are 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000 Kwanzas. Coins are split into denominations of 1, 2, 5 kwanzas 10, 50 cêntimos (10 and 50 cêntimo coins are no longer used as their value is negligible).
The international currency code for Kwanza is AOA, and the currency symbol is Kz.
It is advisable to bring American dollars instead of euros with you as euros are scarcely recognised in Angola.
There are restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring into and take out of Angola. The limit is currently at US$15,000. If you wish to import more than this amount you should declare it when arriving in Angola with the official forms. If you are re-importing currency over the $15,000 limit you will need to show your original declaration form to customs at the airport.
You will need to obtain authorisation from the National Bank to export the currency if you have made over $15,000 whilst in the country.
Be alert that if you fail to make the necessary declarations on import or export money of over $15,000, the money could be seized. You should verify the current amount with the National Bank as it is subject to change.
The current regulations regarding import and export of currency set out in 2012 are: