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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