Micronesia — Shopping
Currency
US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Japanese Yen are accepted on many islands.
Currency Exchange
Foreign exchange services are limited on some islands.
Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs
American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in most hotels and tourist-oriented facilities.
Travelers Checks
US Dollar traveler's checks are advised.
Currency Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. Amounts over US$5,000 must be declared upon arrival.
Banking Hours
Mon-Thurs 1000-1500, Fri 1000-1800. There are some local variations.
Exchange Rate
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
