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Currency
Falkland Islands Pound (Fl£) and the British Pound Sterling (£) = 100 pence. Notes are in denominations of £50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of £1 and 2, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 pence.

Currency exchange
Exchange facilities are available in Stanley and the Standard Chartered Bank. British Pound Sterling cheques up to £50 from Barclays, Lloyds, Midland and National Westminster banks can be cashed on production of a valid cheque card. Falklands currency cannot be exchanged anywhere outside the Islands.

Credit & debit cards
American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in the Upland Goose Hotel, the Malvina House Hotel, various shops and The Falkland Island Travel Service Ltd.

Travellers cheques
May be changed at the Standard Chartered Bank and at some commercial outlets. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Pounds Sterling.

Currency restrictions
No restrictions on the import and export of local and foreign currency.

Exchange rate indicators
For a guide to the movement of the US Dollar against the Falkland Islands Pound, see the United Kingdom section.

Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0830-1500.


   
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