Aruban Florin (AWG; symbol ƒ) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ƒ500, 100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ƒ5, 2.5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 cents.

The Aruban Florin is tied to the US Dollar.

The US Dollar is widely accepted. Other currencies can be exchanged in banks. Currency can also be obtained from ATMs in Oranjestad.

Major credit cards are widely accepted by many shops and hotels. They can also be used in ATMs if the card bears CIRRUS or Plus System logos.

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros.

Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1330-1600. Some remain open at lunchtime.