Norwegian Krone (NOK) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of NOK1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations
of NOK20, 10, 5 and 1, and 50 øre.
Currency Exchange
Available at banks and bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
All major credit and debit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are widely available.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted in banks, hotels, shops and by airlines.
Banking Hours
Mon-Thurs 0900-1600, Fri 0900-1700 and Sat 0900-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 07
£1.00=
NOK12.08
$1.00=
NOK6.12
Eur;1.00=
NOK8.18
uty Free
Overview
The following items can be imported into Norway without incurring customs duty by:
(a) Residents of European countries: • 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco products and 200 leaves of cigarette paper (travellers over 18 years of age). • 1l of spirits and 1l of wine or 2l of wine and 2l of beer (travellers over 20 years of age). • Other goods to the value of NOK3000-6000. • A small amount of perfume and eau de cologne.
(b) Residents of non-European countries: • 400 cigarettes or 500g of tobacco products and 200 leaves of cigarette paper (travellers over 18 years of age). • 1l of spirits and 1l of wine or 2l of wine and 2l of beer (travellers over 20 years of age). • 50g of perfume and 50cl of eau de cologne. • Other goods (not to be resold) to the value of NOK3000-6000.
Prohibited Imports
Spirits over 60% volume (120% proof), certain foodstuffs (including eggs, potatoes, meat, meat products, dairy products and
poultry), narcotics, firearms and explosives.