Money
Currency
Aruba Florin or Guilder (AFl) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of AFl500, 250, 100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of AFl 5, 1 and 50, 25, 10 and 5 cents.
Currency exchange
The US Dollar is widely accepted. Other currencies can be exchanged in banks. Currency can also be obtained from ATMs in Oranjestad.
Credit & debit cards
Accepted by many shops and hotels. They can also be used in cash dispensers.
Travellers cheques
US Dollars or Euros are recommended.
Currency restrictions
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unlimited. The import of Dutch currency and currency from Surinam is prohibited. The Aruba Florin cannot be exchanged outside Aruba.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Aruba Florin/Guilder against Sterling and the US Dollar:
| Date | May '04 | Aug '04 | Nov '04 | Feb '05 | | 1.00= | 3.20 | 3.29 | 3.38 | 3.34 | | $1.00= | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.77 |
Note
The Aruba Florin is tied to the US Dollar.
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1600.
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