Papua New Guinea Travel Guide - Money

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Currency

Kina (PGK; symbol K) = 100 toea. Notes are in denominations of K100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of K1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 toea.

Currency Exchange

Exchange facilities are available through trade banks.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express is the most widely accepted credit card; MasterCard and Visa are often accepted as well.

Traveller's Cheques

Accepted by most shops and hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, traveller's are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Australian Dollars.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Thurs 0845-1500, Fri 0845-1600.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Oct 08
£1.00= K4.48
$1.00= K2.57
€1.00= K3.49




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