Omani Rial (OMR) = 1000 baiza. Notes are in denominations of OMR50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 500, 250, 200 and 100 baiza. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10 and 5 baiza.

American Express is accepted, as are other major credit cards. There are over 70 ATMs in Oman.

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

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. Israeli currency, however, is prohibited.

Sat-Wed 0800-1200, Thurs 0800-1130.