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New Caledonia
Money
Money
New Caledonia
Currency
French Pacific Franc (XPF). Notes are in denominations of XPF10,000, 5,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of XPF100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
New Caledonia is part of the French Monetary Area. Australian and New Zealand dollars are widely accepted in shops, hotels and restaurants. The French Pacific Franc is tied to the Euro. For further details on the Euro, see France section.
Currency Exchange
Exchange facilities are available at the airport and at main branches of banks, but may charge a steep commission. Howvere, Euro exchange is in theory free from commission.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express and Visa are widely accepted; Diners Club and MasterCard have more limited use. ATMs are available in Nouméa, but sometimes have a maximum weekly withdrawal limit.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros. There is, however, a charge for each transaction.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0730-1545.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
XPF131.60
$1.00=
XPF89.40
€1.00=
XPF119.33
Currency
French Pacific Franc (XPF). Notes are in denominations of XPF10,000, 5,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of XPF100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
New Caledonia is part of the French Monetary Area. Australian and New Zealand dollars are widely accepted in shops, hotels and restaurants. The French Pacific Franc is tied to the Euro. For further details on the Euro, see France section.
New Caledonia is part of the French Monetary Area. Australian and New Zealand dollars are widely accepted in shops, hotels and restaurants. The French Pacific Franc is tied to the Euro. For further details on the Euro, see France section.
Currency Exchange
Exchange facilities are available at the airport and at main branches of banks, but may charge a steep commission. Howvere, Euro exchange is in theory free from commission.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express and Visa are widely accepted; Diners Club and MasterCard have more limited use. ATMs are available in Nouméa, but sometimes have a maximum weekly withdrawal limit.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros. There is, however, a charge for each transaction.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0730-1545.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | XPF131.60 |
| $1.00= | XPF89.40 |
| €1.00= | XPF119.33 |
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