Rupiah (IDR; symbol Rp). Notes are in denominations of Rp100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of Rp1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 25.

Although there should be no difficulty exchanging major currencies in the main tourist centres, problems may occur elsewhere. The easiest currency to exchange is the US Dollar.

American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club and Eurocard are widely accepted in Jakarta and the main tourist areas. In more remote areas, it is best to carry cash in small denominations. ATMs are available in towns.

Limited merchant acceptance but can be easily exchanged at banks and larger hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. American Express are more widely accepted.

Mon-Fri 0830-1530/1730; Sat 0930-1230.

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	Rp17,938.02
$1.00=	Rp9,088.69
Eur;1.00=	Rp12,143.04

The following goods may be imported into Indonesia by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100g of tobacco.
• 1l of liquor.
• A reasonable quantity of perfume.
• Gifts up to a value of US$250 per person or US$1,000 per family.

Note: Cameras must be declared on arrival. Video cameras, portable radios, tape recorders, binoculars and sport equipment may be imported provided exported on departure. Films, tapes, CD/DVDs, records and computer software must be screened by the censor board. There are also restrictions on fruits and animal, fish and plant products.

Cordless telephones, Chinese medicines or printings, pornography, and non-prescription drugs.