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Namibian dollar (NAD)

The Namibian Dollar (NAD) is the official currency of Namibia, pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand.

1 USD16.1343 NAD

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0.0620 USD

Exchange rate
1 NAD = 0.061980 USD

Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM

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NAD · Namibian dollar

Namibian Dollar (NAD) Overview

The Namibian Dollar (NAD) was introduced in 1993, replacing the South African Rand as legal tender in Namibia, although the Rand remains accepted in the country. The currency is issued by the Bank of Namibia and is subdivided into 100 cents. Its symbol is N$.

The NAD is pegged at par to the South African Rand (ZAR), reflecting the close economic ties between Namibia and South Africa. This peg provides stability but also means that the value of the NAD is influenced by South African monetary policy and economic conditions.

Namibia's economy is heavily reliant on mining, agriculture, and tourism. The NAD is used in all transactions within Namibia, and while the Rand is also accepted, change is typically given in NAD. The currency is not traded internationally, so visitors are advised to exchange money upon arrival.

Code
NAD
Symbol
NAD
Current rate
USD / NAD

Currency information

Last updated · 8/7/2026

Introduced in 1993, replacing the South African rand at par.

Official name
Namibian dollar
Legal tender status
Legal tender in Namibia
Decimal places
2
Minor unit
cent · 1 NAD = 100 cent
Countries
Namibia
Issuing authority
Bank of Namibia
Central bank
Bank of Namibia · Official website
Exchange-rate regime
Pegged to the South African rand at par

Common banknotes

$10 · $20 · $50 · $100 · $200

Common coins

5c · 10c · 50c · $1 · $5 · $10

Also known as

Namibian dollar · NAD · $

Practical notes

  • The Namibian dollar is pegged 1:1 to the South African rand, which is also accepted in Namibia.

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What is the NAD exchange rate?

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