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Currency
The
currency of Cambodia is ... the USDollar. Of
course, this is not officially so. But in fact it is
at least in Phnom Penh and in Angkor almost all goods
and services are calculated and paid for in the US currency.
But there is a national currency, even though
you may not use it at all during stays in Phnom Penh
and Angkor. The national currency is the Riel and
there are bank notes of 100, 200 and 500 Riel.
Usually,
this currency is only used instead of US Cents.
You will pay, for instance, the drivers of Rickshas
(called "Cyclo" or motorcycle taxis in Riel
(500 to 1,000 Riel per trip), or the baguette at the
local bakery (300 to 500 Riel per loaf).
Exchange
For
travellers to Cambodia carrying US Dollars, in small
as well as large denominations, there is
no need to exchange currency at any time. You automatically
acquire possession of Riel when paying in US Dollars
and receiving the change below one Dollar in Riel.
For
a marginally better rate, Dollars can be exchange into
Riel at sidewalk money changers.
Currencies
other than US Dollars can be exchanged at the banks.
It is recommended to bring a sufficient amount of
US Dollars for the entire duration of your stay.
Banks
are usually open Monday to Friday (except on holidays)
7.30 am to 2.30 pm. Some banks also open on Saturdays
from 7.30 am to 2.30 pm.
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