Special purchases include leather crafts, jewelry, spices, straw goods and
batik (printed cotton and other fabrics). There are a number of
duty-free shops selling quality goods from all over the world. A craft and spice
market has now opened close to the Grand Anse Beach with scores of vendors offering various goods and services.
Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1600, Sat 0800-1300. Supermarkets are usually open Mon-Sat 0900-1900. Craft and souvenir shops will open Sundays and bank holidays especially if cruise ships are in port.
Currency Information:CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar
(XCD; symbol EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Note: The East Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency ExchangeBarclays Bank, Grenada Bank of Commerce, Grenada Co-operative Bank, National Commercial Bank and Scotia Bank are all found on the island. It is advised to exchange currency at banks to obtain the most favorable exchange rates.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa and other major cards are accepted by most shops, car hire companies and hotels. ATMs are available.
Traveller's ChequesWidely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | EC$3.86 |
| $1.00= | EC$2.66 |
| €1.00= | EC$3.64 |
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