Tugrik (MNT; symbol ₮). Notes are in denominations of ₮20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of ₮500, 200, 100, 50 and 20.

Official organisations authorised to exchange foreign currency include commercial banks in Ulaanbaatar and bureaux de change at certain hotels. The easiest currency to exchange is the US Dollar and Russian Rouble. Chinese money is not welcomed.

Accepted by main commercial banks, large hotels and a few shops and restaurants in Ulaanbaatar. ATMs are only available in Ulaanbaatar and may be used with credit/debit cards.

Traveller's cheques are accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars. Traveller's cheques can be difficult to exchange outside the capital.

Mon-Fri 0900-1300 and 1400-1800.