 
Sri Lanka has a unified exchange rate for foreign currencies which floats in response to basic exchange market developments.
Sri Lanka has a decimal currency system. One Sri Lanka rupee is divided into 100 Sri Lanka cents. Currency notes are in the denominations are Rs 10/-, Rs 20/-, Rs 50/-, Rs 100/-, Rs 200/-, Rs 500/-, Rs 1000/- and Rs 2000/-.
Denominations are clearly marked in figures on both sides of notes and stated in English in addition to Sinhala and Tamil. Coins commonly in use are the following denominations; 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, One Rupee, Two Rupees, Five Rupees and Ten Rupees. The 1998 bi-metallic 10 Rupee commemorates the 50th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence from Great Britain. The thick 2004 5 Rupee has edge lettering. The 2004 2 Rupees is a large coin. The new, smaller, recently introduced 1 Rupee, 50 cents and 25 cents are dated 2005. The 5 cents is square, the 2 and 10 cents have scalloped edges and the tiny 1 cent is round. All but the 10 Rupee has the Sri Lanka arms on the reverse.
Currency Regulations: Visitors to Sri Lanka bringing in excess of US$ 10,000 should declare the amount to the Customs. All unspent money, which were converted from foreign currencies declared on arrival can be re-converted to original currency. You are required to produce encashment receipts.
Credit Cards: Many hotels and shops accept reputed Credit Cards. No surcharge should be permitted for its use. Cash advances are possible against Credit Cards in certain banks. MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly accepted Cards. Other major cards such as American Express and Diners Club are also accepted.
International Transfers: Telegraphic transfer using a major or agency with branches worldwide such as ANZ grindlays or Thomas Cook is, all things being equal, efficient and fast. You can transfer money via Western Union at Seylan Bank.
Banking Facilities: Banking facilities have grown and widened tremendously to cope with the sophisticated needs of today's businessman Sri Lankan and foreign banks provide an expanding range of services to investors.
Banking Hours: Banks keep increasingly flexible hours to suit customer convenience. All banks are open from 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs Monday to Friday. Some city banks close at 1500 hrs, while still others have night banking facilities too. Some banks are open on Saturdays for a limited number of hours for transactions. Banks are closed on Sundays, all Public Holidays and the special bank holidays on June 30 and December 31
Important: Retain some of your hotel and shopping receipts specially for gems. These would make Customs clearance easy.
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