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The official currency of Peru is "El Nuevo Sol" (PEN - S/.) divided in 100 cents. Coins as 10, 20 and 50 cents as 1, 2 and 5 Nuevo Sol are in circulation and 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Nuevo Sol are also in circulation. (Be careful about obtaining bogus coins and notes).

The American Dollar is accepted in the majority of commercial locals, restaurants and service stations along the day. There are Foreign Exchange Office that uses all the kinds of currency, especially with American Dollars and Euros.

Some restaurants, hotels and establishments accept Credit Cards: Visa, Masterd Card, Diners and American Express. The use of Travelers Checks is limited because a few of banks and hotels accept them; ask before to use them to know if they are accepted.

Banks

The banks attend the public from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 and on Saturdays only to mid day, generally.