Money
Currency: New Dông (D). Notes are in denominations of D100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are not used.
Currency exchange: The US Dollar is the most favoured foreign currency. British, Australian, Japanese, Singaporean and Thai currency, as well as the Euro can usually be changed in the larger cities; great difficulty may be encountered in trying to exchange any other currencies. There is a charge for changing money in banks.
Credit & debit cards: An increasing number of outlets accept Visa and MasterCard. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.
Travellers cheques: These are widely accepted in hotels and banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars or Euros.
Currency restrictions: Import and export of local currency is prohibited. Import and export of foreign currency over US$3000 is subject to declaration. Proof of all expenses should be kept.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the New Dông against Sterling and the US Dollar:
| Date | May ’02 | Aug ’02 | Nov ’02 | Feb ’03 | | £1.00= | 22,220.20 | 23,320.70 | 24,321.90 | 24,567.60 | | $1.00= | 15,247.50 | 15,333.50 | 15,380.0 | 15,429.50 |
Banking hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1630, Sat 0800-1200.
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