Pacific Islands Of Micronesia - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

Japanese Yen are accepted on many islands.

Credit cards:

American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in most hotels and tourist-oriented facilities.

Travellers cheques:

US Dollar traveller's cheques are advised.

Banking hours:

Mon-Thurs 1000-1500, Fri 1000-1800. There are some local variations.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. Amounts over US$5,000 must be declared upon arrival.

Currency exchange:

Foreign exchange services are limited on some islands.

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