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Currency: French Pacific Franc (CFPFr). Notes are in denominations of CFPFr10,000, 5000, 1000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of CFPFr100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. New Caledonia is part of the French Monetary Area. Australian and New Zealand dollars are widely accepted in shops, hotels and restaurants. The French Pacific Franc is tied to the Euro. For further details on the Euro, see France section.
Currency exchange: Exchange facilities are available at the airport and at main branches of banks, but may charge a steep commission. ATMs are available in Nouméa, but sometimes have a maximum weekly withdrawal limit.
Credit & debit cards: American Express and Visa are widely accepted; MasterCard and Diners Club have more limited use. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.
Travellers cheques: To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Euros. There is however a charge of CFPFr515 including tax for each transaction.
Currency restrictions: Import and export restrictions for currency are the same as those for France.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the movement of the French Pacific Franc against Sterling and the US Dollar:
| Date | May ’02 | Aug '02 | Nov ’02 | Feb ’03 | | £1.00= | 189.64 | 183.45 | 188.09 | 175.37 | | $1.00= | 130.13 | 120.62 | 118.94 | 110.14 |
Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1545.
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