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Dominica
- Overview
- The Basics
- Travel Health
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Tour Operators
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Regions
- Roseau
Ports of Call
- Roseau
Dominica Currency
Money
The official currency of Dominica is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is fixed to the US dollar at a rate of EC$2.67 to US$1. US Dollars, the Euro and the British Pound are also usually accepted on the island, but change is given in EC dollars. Travellers cheques and money can be exchanged at major hotels and at the bank. Banks open from 8am to 2pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 4pm on Friday. Major credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted by most businesses except small vendors. There are several ATMs attached to banks in the capital, Roseau, which dispense EC Dollars.
Currency Exchange Rates
| Dominica | XCD 1 | XCD 5 | XCD 10 | XCD 100 | XCD 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | A$ 0.36 | A$ 1.79 | A$ 3.57 | A$ 35.74 | A$ 357.39 |
| Canada | C$ 0.38 | C$ 1.88 | C$ 3.76 | C$ 37.59 | C$ 375.91 |
| Ireland | € 0.29 | € 1.45 | € 2.91 | € 29.08 | € 290.81 |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 0.46 | NZ$ 2.32 | NZ$ 4.64 | NZ$ 46.39 | NZ$ 463.95 |
| South Africa | R 3.11 | R 15.56 | R 31.13 | R 311.27 | R 3,112.74 |
| United Kingdom | £ 0.24 | £ 1.20 | £ 2.40 | £ 24.05 | £ 240.46 |
| United States of America | US$ 0.37 | US$ 1.84 | US$ 3.68 | US$ 36.81 | US$ 368.07 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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