Turkmen Manat (TMM) = 100 tenge. Notes are in denominations of TMM10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 tenge.

The preferred hard currency is US Dollars and visitors carrying other currencies may find it hard to change them. It is advisable to take new, clean US Dollar notes in small denominations. Foreign currency can be changed at banks and major hotels. Foreigners are expected to pay all travel and hotel bills in hard currency, and prices bear little relation to what locals are expected to pay. Most packages are all-inclusive and extra payment for accommodation and meals is unnecessary.

Not generally accepted.

Should be in US currency, but generally not accepted.

Mon-Fri 0930-1730.

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	TMM10,282.58
$1.00=	TMM5,200.05
Eur;1.00=	TMM6,953.65

Import regulations in Turkmenistan are subject to change at short notice, and travellers should contact the embassy before departure for up-to-date information.
The following goods may be imported into Turkmenistan by passengers aged 16 and over:

• 200 cigarettes or 200g of tobacco.
• 2l of any alcoholic beverage (passengers aged 21 and over).
• Personal belongings up to a reasonable value.

Note: On entering the country, tourists must complete a customs declaration form which must be retained until departure. This allows the import of articles intended for personal use, including currency and valuables which must be registered on the declaration form. Customs inspection can be long and detailed. It is advisable when shopping to ask for a certificate from the shop which states that goods have been paid for in hard currency. Presentation of such certificates should speed up customs formalities.

Military weapons, ammunition and narcotics may not be imported.

Military weapons, ammunition and narcotics may not be exported. Works of art and antiques may not be exported (unless permission has been granted by the Ministry of Culture).