Dominican Republic Peso (DOP) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of DOP2000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of DOP1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.

The peso is not available outside the Dominican Republic. Currencies of Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, UK and USA may be converted into local currency. On departure, up to 30 per cent of the exchanged currency can be reconverted into US Dollars at any bank, provided original receipts are shown. All exchange must be done through official dealers such as banks and hotels approved by the Central Bank. Some street vendors in touristic areas accept US dollars as legal tender.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are all accepted.

Traveller's cheques are accepted by some banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.

The import and export of local currency is limited to DOP20,000 in notes and DOP100 in coins; the import of foreign banknotes is allowed provided they are declared on arrival if they are over US$10,000 or the equivalent and reexport is intended. The import and export of traveller's cheques is unlimited.

Mon-Fri 0830-1700.