Local purchases include
mother-of-pearl items, walking sticks, carved and inlaid wood, copper murals, conch shells and rare varieties of cowrie. New Georgia in the western district is known for carved fish, turtles and birds. Carvings in ebony, inlaid with shell, are unique. Duty-free shopping is available at a number of stores in Honiara.
Shopping hoursMon-Fri 0800-1700, Sat 0800-1200.
Currency Information:CurrencySolomon Islands Dollar (SBD; symbol SI$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations
of SI$50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of SI$1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Currency ExchangeMoney can be changed at banks, bureaux de change, some hotels, and larger shops and restaurants. Automated foreign exchange machines are available in Honiara.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAll major credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and tourist resorts. There are three ATMs in Honiara.
Traveller's ChequesCan be exchanged at banks, of which there are three in the major towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0830-1500.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | SI$11.52 |
| $1.00= | SI$7.70 |
| €1.00= | SI$10.48 |
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