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Lempira (La) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of La500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 centavos. A real is one-eighth of a Lempira, and is used colloquially, though there is no such coin. |
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| Currency exchange |
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Sterling cannot normally be exchanged, except at branches of Lloyds Bank; visitors should therefore take US Dollars. |
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| Credit & debit cards |
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MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. |
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| Travellers checks |
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To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars. |
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| Exchange rate indicators |
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The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Lempira against the US Dollar:********Arreglar esto**********
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| Currency restrictions |
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There are no restrictions on the import and export of local or foreign currency, but it is advisable to declare US Dollars. |
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| Banking hours |
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Mon - Fri 0900-1500 (some banks open until 1800). Some branches open Sat 0900-1200.
Duty Free
The following goods may be imported into Honduras without incurring customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 450g of tobacco; 2 bottles of alcoholic beverages; a reasonable amount of perfume for personal use; gifts up to a total value of US$50 |
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