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Information about the Bonaire currency
Currency Netherlands Antilles Guilder or Florin (ANG) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ANG250, 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of ANG5, 2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25, 0.1, 0.05 and 0.01 cents. The US Dollar is accepted everywhere although change is given in Guilders. Notes in denominations greater than US$20 will only be accepted in banks.
Note The Netherlands Antilles Guilder is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency exchange Most major currencies, including US Dollars, Pounds Sterling and Euros, are easily exchanged. ATMs are located around the island.
Credit & debit cards American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted.
Traveller's cheques To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Currency restrictions There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. The import of Dutch or Surinam silver coins is forbidden. |