Baltic amber can be purchased in various forms, especially jewelry. Linen goods, clay pots and
local crafts are also good buys. National artists sell their works in specialized
art galleries in major towns.
Shopping hours Grocery shops open Mon-Fri 0800-2000.
Currency Information:CurrencyLithuanian Litas (LTL; symbol Lt) = 100 centas. Notes are in denominations of Lt500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Lt5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and
1 centas. The Litas is pegged to the Euro.
Currency ExchangeCurrency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change. There are 24-hour exchange bureaux at Gelezinkelio 6, near the main railway station and at Lietuvos Taupomasis Bankas, Savanoriu 15A in Vilnius.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsMajor credit cards are accepted in the main hotels, restaurants, shops and in some petrol stations. ATMs are available in most cities.
Traveller's ChequesThese are not accepted by retailers and can only be exchanged at a few outlets. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0900-1700. Some banks also open Sat 0900-1300.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | Lt3.75 |
| $1.00= | Lt2.57 |
| €1.00= | Lt3.45 |
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