Traditional purchases include
woodcarvings, brass coffee-pots, ceramics, handmade carpets, woolen goods, wines,
folk-art, tapestries, embroidery and
leather boxes.
Shopping hours: 0800-2000.
Currency Information:CurrencyBosnia and Herzegovina Konvertibilna Marka (BAM; symbol KM) = 100 pfeninga. Notes are in denominations of KM200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 and 50 pfenings. Coins are available in denominations of KM2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 pfenings. Some Euro notes (but not coins) are widely
accepted.
Currency ExchangeThe Euro and US Dollar are the preferred foreign currencies. The Pound Sterling is rarely used.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsCredit cards are not generally accepted. ATMs are available in some cities (in Sarajevo and Mostar, for example), and their quantity is continually increasing. Cash is still generally advised.
Traveller's ChequesBosnia and Herzegovina is generally a cash-only economy and traveller's cheques are exchanged only at select banks.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0800-1900.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | KM2.08 |
| $1.00= | KM1.43 |
| €1.00= | KM1.95 |
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