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Currency
Boliviano (BOB; symbol $b) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of $b200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of $b5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 centavos.
The Boliviano is tied to the US Dollar.
The Boliviano is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency Exchange
Money can be changed in hotels and casas de cambio.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in most mid- to top-range hotels and restaurants, but otherwise have limited acceptance. ATMs are available in most larger towns and cities.
Traveller's Cheques
US Dollar traveller's cheques are probably the best form of currency to take to Bolivia at present. Pounds Sterling cheques can sometimes be exchanged, but only with difficulty.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1430-1800. Some banks open Sat 0900-1300.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | $b14.35 |
| $1.00= | $b7.20 |
| €1.00= | $b11.42 |
