Money
Currency: Riel (CRl) = 100 sen. Notes are in denominations of CRl100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 and 100.
Currency exchange: US Dollars are widely accepted and exchanged, but other currencies are generally not recognised.
Credit & debit cards: Limited acceptance, but can be used in upmarket hotels and restaurants catering to visitors.
Travellers cheques: Limited acceptance. Travellers cheques are generally not recommended. Travellers cheques in US dollars can be changed at the official rate at the Foreign Trade Bank in Phnom Penh.
Currency restrictions: Import and export of local currency is prohibited. Foreign currency may be exported up to the limit declared at customs on arrival. Amounts over US$10,000 have to be declared.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Riel against Sterling and the US Dollar:
| Date | May ’02 | Aug ’02 | Nov ’02 | Feb ’03 | | £1.00 | 5588.74 | 5832.66 | 6064.67 | 6106.28 | | $1.00 | 3835.00 | 3835.00 | 3835.00 | 3835.00 |
Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1530. Some banks are open on Saturdays.
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