If visitors are intent on acquiring an Azeri carpet, they are advised to visit the carpet-weaving center at Nardaran. Locally produced silk, ceramics and other craftwork is also sold at the Sharg Bazary (a modern, covered market) in Baku. Prices here are likely to be negotiable. Any carpet or other artifact made before 1960 is subject to an export tax and must be certified for export by the Ministry of Culture. Items purchased at official art salons or tourist shops will already be duly certified. This is not true of goods sold at markets or by private individuals.
Shopping hoursMon-Sat 0900-2000.
Currency Information:CurrencyAzeri New Manat
(AZN) = 100 gopik. Notes are in denominations of AZN100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 3 and 1 gopik.
Currency ExchangeUS Dollar, Pound Sterling and the Euro are the preferred currencies and can be exchanged at the airport, bureaux de change, all hotels, some restaurants and major banks. However, many local hotels, exchange bureaux and restaurants will not accept dollar bills dated before 1992 or those which are torn or in any way disfigured. Travelers are advised to take banknotes in small denominations and change small amounts of money as required. Rates offered by banks and bureaux de change are unlikely to vary significantly.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsSome major credit cards are accepted in Baku, at large hotels, restaurants and banks. However, generally, Azerbaijan is a cash-only economy. Credit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the airport.
Traveller's ChequesNot generally accepted.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0930-1730.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | AZN1.71 |
| $1.00= | AZN0.87 |
| €1.00= | AZN1.16 |
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