Dobra (STD) = 100 cêntimos. Notes are in denominations of STD50,000, 20,000, 10,000 and 5000. Coins are in denominations of STD20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 cêntimos.

Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and some hotels.

Limited acceptance by banks and hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.

The import and export of local and foreign currency is unlimited, provided declared on arrival.

Mon-Fri 0730-1130.