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CURRENCY |
The
official currency of Aruba is the Aruban florin, which is divided into 100
cents. Silver coins are in denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents, one
florin, 2 1/2 florins and 5 florins. The square shaped 50-cent "yotin"
coin is probably Aruba's best-known coin.![]() The florin fluctuates with the dollar on the world market. Current exchange rates are Af. 1.77 to the U.S. Dollar and Af. 1.34 to the Canadian Dollar. U.S. dollars are widely accepted in Aruba, and banks may exchange other foreign currency. Banking hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Most bank branches remain open during lunch. The Aruba Bank branch at the airport is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except on official holidays. ATM machines: Travelers
with ATM cards bearing the CIRRUS or Plus System network logos can
withdraw cash in Aruban florins. Home bank accounts will be debited in
dollars at a favorable exchange rate, and a service charge will apply.
Before departing for Aruba, it's important to verify whether your PIN
number will work in Aruba by calling 1-800-4-CIRRUS.
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