New Sol (PEN) = 100 céntimos. New Sol notes are in denominations of PEN200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of PEN5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 céntimos.

Only a few bureaux de change in Lima will exchange currencies other than US Dollars. Outside Lima, it is virtually impossible. US Dollars can be exchanged everywhere and banks, hotels and shops also readily accept US Dollars (although torn or damaged notes are usually rejected). It is not recommended to exchange money from street vendors.

All major credit cards are accepted, but usage may be limited outside of Lima. ATMs are now generally regarded as one of the best ways to obtain money in Peru.

Banks will exchange traveller’s cheques although it can be a slow process outside Lima. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars. The ability to use traveller’s cheques is also quite limited in some areas so you should check whether or not they will be accepted in the area you are visiting prior to travel.

Mon-Fri 0900-1800, Sat 0900-1300 (may vary during the summer).

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	PEN6.29
$1.00=	PEN3.18
Eur;1.00=	PEN4.25

The following items may be imported by visitors over 18 years of age into Peru without incurring customs duty:
 
• 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• Alcoholic beverages not exceeding 2.5l.
• A reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.
• Gifts or new articles for personal use up to a value of US$300.
• 2kg of processed food.

Note: If importing sausages, salami, ham or cheese, a sanitary certificate from the manufacturer is required.

The import of raw ham from Italy and Portugal is prohibited.

The export of artistic or cultural articles is prohibited.