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Money

Currency
Gourde = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of Gourde500, 250, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of Gourde5 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 centimes. US currency also circulates.

Currency exchange
US Dollars are accepted and exchanged everywhere. Other foreign currencies are accepted for exchange only by some banks.

Credit & debit cards
American Express is widely accepted; Diners Club has more limited use. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Travellers cheques
Accepted by most major shops and banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars.

Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Gourde against Sterling and the US Dollar:
DateMay '04Aug '04Nov '04Feb '05
£1.00=66.5364.9468.1771.38
$1.00=37.2535.2536.0037.80


Currency restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import and export of foreign or local currency. However, amounts in excess of Gourde 200,000 or equivalent must be declared.

Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1630. Some banks open in the afternoons and Sat 0900-1300.


   
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