Locally made items include jewelry, needlework, ceramics, glassware and some interesting artifacts made from coconut. Local arts and crafts shops are dotted throughout the island.
Shopping hours Mon, Tue and Thurs 0800-1200 and 1300-1600, Wed and Sat 0800-1300, Fri 0800-1700.
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 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. US Dollars are also accepted.
The East Caribbean
Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency ExchangeThere are three banks on Montserrat.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsMajor credit and debit cards are accepted.
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 0800-1500, depending on the bank.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | EC$5.27 |
| $1.00= | EC$2.67 |
| €1.00= | EC$3.56 |
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