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Money

Currency
Pa'anga (T$) = 100 seniti. Notes are in denominations of T$50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 seniti.

Currency exchange
Foreign exchange is available at banks and at major hotels.

Credit & debit cards
Limited use of both Diners Club and Visa.

Travellers cheques
Accepted at banks and at some hotels and tourist shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Currency restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import or export of foreign or local currencies.

Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Pa’anga against Sterling and the US Dollar:
DateMay '04Aug '04Nov '04Feb '05
1.00=3.533.623.643.57
$1.00=1.971.971.921.89


Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1600, Sat 0830-1130.
   
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