SHOPPING
Attractive local gifts include bobbin lace, crystal glass and specialty wines.
Shopping hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1900 Sat 0800-1300.
Currency Information:
Currency
Slovene Tolar (SIT) = 100 stotins. Notes are in denominations of SIT10,000, 5000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of SIT10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 stotins.
Currency exchange
The Tolar is fully convertible within Slovenia, but visitors are advised to exchange surplus amounts to the currency of their choice before leaving Slovenia, as it is not generally exchangeable elsewhere. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and some hotels, supermarkets, petrol stations, tourist agencies and exchange bureaux.
Credit & debit cards
American Express, Diners, EuroCard, MasterCard and Visa are accepted at upmarket establishments; elsewhere cash is preferred. Credit cards can be used to get cash advances from banks.
Travelers cheques
Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in Euros, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Currency restrictions
The import and export of local currency is permitted, although amounts in excess of SIT3,000,000 must be declared to customs.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures are included as a guide to the exchange rate of the Tolar against Sterling and the US Dollar:
Date |
May '04 |
Aug '04 |
Nov '04 |
Feb '05 |
£1.00= |
357.91 |
357.98 |
342.38 |
353.45 |
$1.00= |
200.39 |
194.31 |
184.77 |
187.16 |
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0830-1230 and 1400-1700; Sat 0830-1100/1200.
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