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Money & duty free for Macedonia

Currency information: 

Macedonian Denar (MKD; symbol ден) = 100 deni. Notes are in denominations of ден5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ден5, 2 and 1, and 50 deni.

Credit cards: 

Very limited acceptance.

Travellers cheques: 

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

Banking hours: 

Mon-Fri 0700-1900; Sat 0700-1300.

Currency restriction: 

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.

Currency exchange: 

All major currencies may be exchanged, but Euros are easiest to exchange.

Macedonia duty free

The following goods may be imported into Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic) without incurring customs duty:

• One box of cigarettes.
• One bottle of alcohol.
• Gifts to the value of €30.70.

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