Currency
Netherlands Antilles Guilder or Florin (NAG) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of NAG250, 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2.5 and 1 cents. US Dollars are accepted everywhere. However, it is best to take notes in small denominations; US$50 and US$100 notes are not always easy to change. Note: The Netherlands Antilles Guilder or Florin is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency exchange
Available in banks and bureaux de change. There are some ATMs.
Credit & debit cards
Major credit cards are widely accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Debit cards are accepted in large shops and supermarkets.
Travellers cheques
Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars.
Currency restrictions
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unlimited. The import of Dutch or Surinam silver coins is forbidden.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the movement of the Netherlands Antilles Guilder against Sterling and the US Dollar:
| Date | May '04 | Aug '04 | Nov '04 | Feb '05 | | £1.00= | 3.20 | 3.29 | 3.39 | 3.37 | | $1.00= | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 |
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1530.
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