Solomon Islands Money

Currency

Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD; symbol SI$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of SI$50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of SI$1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Currency Exchange

Money can be changed at banks, bureaux de change, some hotels, and larger shops and restaurants. Automated foreign exchange machines are available in Honiara.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

All major credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and tourist resorts. There are three ATMs in Honiara.

Traveller's Cheques

Can be exchanged at banks, of which there are three in the major towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0830-1500.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= SI$11.89
$1.00= SI$7.98
€1.00= SI$10.61
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