Surinam Money
Currency
Surinam Dollar (SRD; symbol S$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of S$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of 250, 100, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Currency Exchange
Surinam Dollars are the only legal tender; since the introduction of the new monetary system from the former gulden system, gulden coins are still in circulation, but they have been re-valued to a ratio of 1,000 guldens per 1 Surinam Dollar. The Central Bank is authorised to exchange money.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express and MasterCard are the most widely accepted credit cards; Diners Club has limited acceptance.
Traveller's Cheques
Must be changed at banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0730-1400.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Feb 10 |
| £1.00= | S$4.25 |
| $1.00= | S$2.71 |
| €1.00= | S$3.71 |
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