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Currency
Lempira (HNL; symbol L) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of L500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 centavos. A real is one-eighth of a Lempira, and is used colloquially, though there is no such coin.
Currency Exchange
Pounds Sterling cannot normally be exchanged; visitors should therefore take US Dollars, which are easily exchanged in banks, major hotels, airports and bureaux de change. The bureaux de change usually offer a quicker service and better rate than banks.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Some banks offer cash withdrawal with Visa or Mastercard.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1600 (some banks open until 1800). Some branches open Sat 0900-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Oct 08 |
| £1.00= | L32.95 |
| $1.00= | L18.97 |
| €1.00= | L25.62 |