Currency
Omani Rial (OR) = 1000 baiza. Notes are in
denominations of OR50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 500,
250, 200 and 100 baiza. Coins are in
denominations of 500, 250, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10
and 5 baiza.
Credit & debit cards
American Express is accepted, as are other major
credit cards. Check with your credit or debit
card company for details of merchant
acceptability and other services which may be
available.
Travellers cheques
Easily exchanged. To avoid additional exchange
rate charges, travellers are advised to take
travellers cheques in US Dollars.
Currency restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import or
export of local or foreign currency. Israeli
currency, however, is prohibited.
Exchange rate indicators
| Date |
Aug 02 |
Nov 02 |
Feb 03 |
May 03 |
| 1.00= |
0.59 |
0.61 |
0.61 |
0.63 |
| $1.00= |
0.38 |
0.39 |
0.38 |
0.39 |
Banking hours
Sat-Wed 0800-1200, Thurs 0800-1130. |
