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Aruba
Currency
Aruban Florin (AWG; symbol ƒ) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ƒ500, 100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ƒ5, 2.5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 cents.
The Aruban Florin is tied to the US Dollar.
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 and ATMs
Major credit cards are widely accepted by many shops and hotels. They can also be used in ATMs if the card bears CIRRUS or Plus System logos.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1330-1600. Some remain open at lunchtime.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
ƒ2.63
$1.00=
ƒ1.79
€1.00=
ƒ2.38
Currency
Aruban Florin (AWG; symbol ƒ) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ƒ500, 100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ƒ5, 2.5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 cents.
The Aruban Florin is tied to the US Dollar.
The Aruban Florin is tied to the US Dollar.
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 and ATMs
Major credit cards are widely accepted by many shops and hotels. They can also be used in ATMs if the card bears CIRRUS or Plus System logos.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1330-1600. Some remain open at lunchtime.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | ƒ2.63 |
| $1.00= | ƒ1.79 |
| €1.00= | ƒ2.38 |
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