Dobra (STD) = 100 cêntimos. Notes are in denominations of STD50,000, 20,000, 10,000 and 5000. Coins are in denominations of
STD20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 cêntimos.
Currency exchange
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and some hotels.
Traveller's cheques
Limited acceptance by banks and hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges travellers are advised to take traveller's
cheques in US Dollars.
Currency restrictions
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unlimited, provided declared on arrival.
Exchange rate indicators
Date
At time of publishing
£1.00=
STD13283.10
$1.00=
STD7525.00
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0730-1130.
uty Free
The following may be imported into São Tomé e Príncipe without incurring customs duty: Reasonable quantities of tobacco products and perfume (opened).
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