Papua New Guinea
Kina (PGK) = 100 toea. Notes are in denominations of PGK50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of PGK1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 toea.
There are no restrictions on the import of local or foreign currency. The export of local currency is restricted to Kina200 and of foreign currency to Kina 10,000; if more, approval is required from the Bank of Papua New Guinea.
Mon-Thurs 0845-1500, Fri 0845-1600.
American Express is the most widely
accepted credit card. Holders of this and other cards should check with their
credit or debit Card Company for details of merchant acceptability and other
services which may be available.
Accepted by most shops and hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, traveller's are advised to take travelers cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Australian Dollars.
