Lempira (HNL) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of HNL500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 centavos. A real is one-eighth of a Lempira, and is used colloquially, though there is no such coin.

Sterling cannot normally be exchanged, except at branches of Lloyds Bank; visitors should therefore take US Dollars.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Some banks offer cash withdrawal with Visa or Mastercard.

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

There are no restrictions on the import and export of local or foreign currency, but it is advisable to declare US Dollars.

Mon-Fri 0900-1600 (some banks open until 1800). Some branches open Sat 0900-1200.