British Virgin Islands Travel Guide

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Shopping

Special purchases include carved wooden items, straw-work, jewelry made from conch (pronounced ‘konk’) shell, rum, local spices and sauces and the attractive batik material, designed and made locally.

Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0900-1700.

Currency

US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs

Major credit cards are accepted in some establishments. There are ATMs in Tortola and Virgin Gorda.

Travelers Checks

Accepted in most places, particularly US Dollar checks. All checks are liable to a 10c stamp duty.

Currency Restrictions

The import of any currency is limited to the equivalent of US$9,999.

Banking Hours

Mon-Thurs 0900-1500/1600, Fri 0900-1700.

Exchange Rate