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Currency
Dobra (STD; symbol Db) = 100 cêntimos. Notes are in denominations of Db50,000, 20,000, 10,000 and 5,000. Coins are in denominations of Db20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
Currency Exchange
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and some hotels.
Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs
Some hotels accept Visa and MasterCard. There are no ATMs in the country.
Travelers Checks
Limited acceptance by banks and hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in US Dollars or Euros.
Currency Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0730-1130.
Exchange Rate
| 1.00 GBP = 27887.6 STD |
| 1.00 USD = 17360 STD |
| 1.00 EUR = 24505.9 STD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
