Curaçao — Shopping
Shopping
Curaçao is a thriving center for duty-free shopping. Choose from a huge range of imported goods at considerably reduced prices, from locally-made curios to designer bands. The island's eponymous liqueur is a highly-popular souvenir.
Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1400-1800. Hours may vary.
Currency
US Dollars are accepted everywhere but Netherlands Antilles Guilder or Florin (ANG; symbol ƒ) = 100 cents are the official currency. Notes are in denominations of ƒ250, 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2.5 and 1 cents. However, notes in small denominations are preferred with US$100 and US$50 bills not always easy to change.
Currency Exchange
Available in banks and bureau de change.
Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs
Major credit cards are widely accepted. Debit cards are accepted in large shops and supermarkets. There are some ATMs.
Travelers Checks
Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, traveler's checks in US Dollars are advised.
Currency Restrictions
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unrestricted. Amounts over €10,000 or equivalent must be declared.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1530.
Exchange Rate
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| 1.00 GBP = 2.87 ANG |
| 1.00 USD = 1.79 ANG |
| 1.00 EUR = 2.52 ANG |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
