Money
Currency: Slovene Tolar (SIT) = 100 stotins. Notes are in denominations of SIT10,000, 5000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of SIT10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 stotins.
Currency exchange: The Tolar is fully convertible within Slovenia, but visitors are advised to exchange surplus amounts to the currency of their choice before leaving Slovenia, as it is not generally exchangeable elsewhere. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and some hotels, supermarkets, petrol stations, tourist agencies and exchange bureaux.
Credit & debit cards: American Express, MasterCard, EuroCard and Visa are accepted at upmarket establishments; elsewhere cash is preferred. Credit cards can be used to get cash advances from banks.
Travellers cheques: Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Euros, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Currency restrictions: The import and export of local currency is limited to the equivalent of SIT500,000 (unless permission is obtained from the Bank of Slovenia). There is unrestricted import and export of foreign currency, although amounts in excess of SIT3,000,000 must be declared with a bank certificate.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the exchange rate of the Tolar against Sterling and the US Dollar:
| Date | May ’02 | Aug ’02 | Nov ’02 | Feb ’03 | | £1.00= | 355.99 | 354.92 | 363.54 | 340.99 | | $1.00= | 244.28 | 233.36 | 229.89 | 214.16 |
Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1230 and 1400-1700. Some branches open Sat 0830-1200 for payments and withdrawals.
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