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Information about the Aruba Florin or Guilder
Currency
Aruba Florin or Guilder (AWG) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of AWG500, 250, 100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of AWG5, 2.5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 cents.
Currency exchange
The US Dollar is widely accepted. Other currencies can be exchanged in banks. Currency can also be obtained from ATMs in Oranjestad.
Credit & debit cards
Major credit cards are widely accepted by many shops and hotels. They can also be used in ATMs if the card bears CIRRUS or Plus System logos.
Traveller's cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros.
Currency restrictions
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unlimited. The import of Dutch currency and currency from Surinam is prohibited. The Aruba Florin cannot be exchanged outside Aruba.
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