Lebanese Pound (LBP; symbol L£) = 100 piastres. Notes are in denominations of L£100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5000, 1000, 500, 250 and 100. Coins are in denominations of L£500, 250, 100 and 50.

There are a large number of banks in Beirut where international currencies can be exchanged. Numerous licensed exchange shops also operate and some hotels offer exchange services. US Dollars are best and do not need to be exchanged as they are accepted even in small shops.

All major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are widely available in Beirut and larger cities.

Limited acceptance, as major banks only accept certain types of travellers cheques. Traveller's cheques also require up to two weeks to clear and are therefore generally not recommended.

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.

Date	Jul 06
£1.00=	L£2,745.45
$1.00=	L£1,507.80

Mon-Fri 0800-1230, Sat 0800-1200. Some banks stay open until 1700.

The following goods may be imported into Lebanon by residents and non-residents over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:
800 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 1000g of tobacco; 2l of champagne, whisky or cognac or a maximum of 4l of other alcoholic beverages; 1l of eau de cologne and 100g of perfume; personal belongings not exceeding L£2,000,000; prescribed dosages for medicine.

Those aged under 18 years are permitted half the specified quantities for duty free except tobacco and alcoholic beverages, which are forbidden.

Arms, ammunition, narcotics, immoral publications and recordings.

Antiques without an export license.