US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents. Japanese yen are accepted on many islands.

Foreign exchange services are limited on some islands.

American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in most hotels and tourist-oriented facilities.

US Dollar traveller's cheques are advised.

These vary; see individual sections for details.

Mon-Thurs 1000-1500, Fri 1000-1800. There are some local variations.