Special purchases include handworked silverware, brassware and bronzeware such as jugs, trays, gongs, boxes, napkin rings, spoons and bracelets; resplendent gold and silver threaded material known as Jona Sarat, fine handwoven baskets and mats of pandan leaves. Shopping centers at Bandar Seri Begawan, Seria and Kuala Belait offer local products and imported items. The ‘Tamu’ Night Market in Bandar Seri Begawan is open from early morning to late at night and sells many fruits, spices, poultry and vegetables, as well as antiques. Food is available there at the lowest prices in town.
Shopping hours Mon-Sat 0800-2100.
Currency Information:CurrencyBrunei Dollar (BND;
symbol Br$) = 100 cents. Notes are in the denominations Br$10,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in the denominations 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 cents. The Brunei Dollar is officially on a par with the Singapore Dollar.
Currency ExchangeForeign currencies and travelers cheques can be exchanged at any bank.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are generally accepted by hotels, department stores and major establishments.
Traveller's ChequesTo avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Hotels and many department stores will also cash traveller’s cheques.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0900-1500; Sat 0900-1100.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | Br$3.00 |
| $1.00= | Br$1.52 |
| €1.00= | Br$2.03 |
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