Peso (ARS; symbol AR$) = 100 centavos. Peso notes are in denominations of AR$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of AR$1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos.

While the US Dollar is generally (though not officially) accepted as legal tender, foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorised cambios (bureaux de change), which are available in all the major cities.

Most major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are available in most cities but it is still best to carry alternative forms of payment.

It is often difficult to exchange these in the smaller towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.

The import and export of both local and foreign currency is limited to US$10,000. Gold must be declared.

Mon-Fri 1000-1500.