Fiji
Fijian Dollar (FJD; symbol F$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of F$50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of F$1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
There are no restrictions on the import of foreign or local currency, provided declared on arrival. Unspent local currency can be re-exchanged on departure up to the amount of foreign currency imported. The export of local currency is limited to F$500. The export of foreign currency as cash is limited to the equivalent of F$500.
Mon-Thurs 0930-1500, Fri 0930-1600. Restricted Foreign Exchange Dealers (authorized to issue foreign currency and traveller's cheques for travel-related purposes only): Mon-Fri 0830-1700, Sat 0830-1200.
Exchange facilities are available at the airport, at trading banks and at most hotels. ATMs may not accept foreign credit cards.
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted at a number of establishments. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. American Express, Diners Club, Visa, JCB International and MasterCard have representatives in Suva. American Express and Visa can replace lost and stolen credit cards and traveller's cheques.
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
