Designs on sea-island
cottons can be bought and made up into clothes within a few days at a number of shops.
Handicrafts and all varieties of straw-made items, grass rugs and other souvenirs can be bought at a number of
workshops and
gift shops.
Shopping hoursMon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1300-1600, Sat 0800-1200.
Currency Information:CurrencyEastern 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, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency ExchangeAll major currencies can be exchanged at banks and at the airport.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAll major credit and debit cards are widely accepted.
Traveller's ChequesTo avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700. The bank at ET Joshua Airport opens Mon-Sat 0700-1700 with additional extensions during the major festivals.
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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