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Cambodia
/ 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.
This page: http://www.cockatoo.com/cambodia/e-02trav/ec-tra11.htm
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