Taking photographs of residents without asking their permission is considered offensive. Military and security sensitive areas cannot be photographed. Money, Currency and Exchange. Coins are order of 5, 10,20,50,100,200. Money can only be changed in the banks, bureaus and hotels .
Exchange rate varies from place to place and according to the time.
By December 1999, one USA dollar was changed at 800 Tanzania shillings. Only few areas accept credit cards and traveler cheques. Some of the curio or handicraft purchased in Zanzibar as souvenirs may require tax and it is advisable to keep all receipts. The following services are taxed in Zanzibar. Keep small denomination ready, as changes might be limited sometimes.