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Currency
Vatu (VUV) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of VUV5,000, 1,000, 500 and 200. Coins are in denominations of VUV100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Australian Dollars are also accepted in some shops and restaurants.
Currency Exchange
Exchange facilities are available at the airport and trade banks. It is advisable to exchange foreign currency after arriving in Vanuatu. Australian Dollars are accepted by many shops, restaurants and hotels in Port-Vila, but rarely outside major towns.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
MasterCard and Visa are quite widely accepted, American Express and Diners Club less so. There are ATMs at the ANZ Bank and supermarket.
Traveller's Cheques
These are widely accepted.
Banking Hours
Generally Mon-Fri 0800-1500, except Westpac Bank: Mon-Fri 0830-1600. Bureaux de change open Mon-Fri 0800-1730/1800, Sat-Sun 0830-1600.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Oct 08 |
| £1.00= | VUV180.76 |
| $1.00= | VUV102.86 |
| €1.00= | VUV140.41 |