Suriname Info
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 Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 6:15 am Post subject: SHOPPING IN SURINAME / SURINAME SHOPPING GUIDE |
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SHOPPING IN SURINAME
Popular items include Maroon tribal woodcarvings, hand-carved and hand-painted trays and gourds, Amerindian bows and arrows, cotton hammocks, wicker and ceramic objects, gold and silver jewellery, Javanese bamboo and batik, as well as tobacco and liquor products. Chinese shops sell imported jade, silks, glass, dolls, needlework and wall decorations.
Shopping hours
Mon-Fri 0730-1630, Sat 0730-1300.
Currency exchange
Surinam Dollars are the only legal tender; since the introduction of the new monetary system from the former gulden system, gulden coins are still in circulation, however they have been re-valued to a ratio of 1000 guldens per 1 Surinam Dollar. The Central Bank is authorized to exchange money.
Credit & debit cards
American Express and MasterCard are the most widely accepted credit cards; Diners Club has limited acceptance. Check with your credit or debit card company for merchant acceptability and other facilities which may be available.
Travellers cheques
Must be changed at banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travelers cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Currency restrictions
The import of foreign and local currency is unlimited, provided amounts in excess of US$10,000 are declared on arrival. On departure, the imported foreign currency can be exported again, up to the amount declared on arrival. The export of local currency is limited to SRD$1000. |
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