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Currency
Azeri New Manat (AZN; symbol ман) = 100 gopik. Notes are in denominations of ман100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 3 and 1 gopik.
Currency Exchange
US Dollar, Pound Sterling and the Euro are the preferred currencies and can be exchanged at the airport, bureaux de change, all hotels, some restaurants and major banks. However, many local hotels, exchange bureaux and restaurants will not accept dollar bills dated before 1992 or those which are torn or in any way disfigured. Travellers are advised to take banknotes in small denominations and change small amounts of money as required. Rates offered by banks and bureaux de change are unlikely to vary significantly.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Some major credit cards are accepted in Baku, at large hotels, restaurants and banks. However, generally, Azerbaijan is a cash-only economy. Credit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the airport.
Traveller's Cheques
Not generally accepted.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0930-1730.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | ман1.61 |
| $1.00= | ман0.81 |
| €1.00= | ман1.28 |