Rupiah (IDR). Notes are in denominations of IDR100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5000, 1000, 500 and 100. Coins are in denominations of IDR1000, 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.

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. Amex are more widely accepted.

There are no restrictions on the import or export of foreign currency. The import and export of local currency is limited to IDR50,000, which must be declared; more than IDR10,000,000 needs authorisation. Failure to declare amounts in excess of IDR10,000,000 may result in heavy fines. Local currency may be exchanged on departure.

Date	Jul 06
£1.00=	IDR17,012.13
$1.00=	IDR9,343.36

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

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; 2l of alcohol (opened); a reasonable quantity of perfume; gifts up to a value of US$250 per person or US$1000 per family.

Cameras must be declared on arrival. Video cameras, portable radios, tape recorders, binoculars, sport equipment and typewriters may be imported provided exported on departure. Motion-picture film, video tapes, video laser discs, records and computer software must be screened by the censor board. Fresh fruits and animals must have a valid quarantine permit.

Weapons, firearms and ammunition, non-prescribed drugs, narcotics, TV sets, Chinese publications and medicines, pornography, and any commercial or merchandised goods as part of baggage (infringements will be charged Rp25,000 per piece).