BONAIRE

CURRENCY:

Netherlands Antilles Guilder or Florin - ANG, Symbol ƒ

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: ƒ250, 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5.

COIN: ƒ5, 2.5, 1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

US DOLLAR ACCEPTED:

Yes, widely, as the ANG is tied in with the US Dollar. Please note however that you may receive change in local currency.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

Most major currencies are accepted here, and ATMs are also widely available.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

It is easy to exchange most major currencies on Bonaire.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

These are best in US Dollars although it might be wiser to use cash.

BANKING HOURS:

Banks are closed at lunch, so the hours are: Mon-Fri 0900-1200 and 1400-1600.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS:

No restrictions.

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

Bonaire is one of five island areas of the Netherland Antilles and is officially known as the Island Territory of Bonaire. It consists of the main island, Bonaire, and a small island called Klein Bonaire. It belongs to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, however this is being planned for possible changes. The two official languages are Dutch and Papiamentu. The capital is Kralendijk.