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Seychelles money
October 28th, 2008 | Author: admin
Seychelles rupees
Seychelles rupees
The local currency of the Seychelles is the rupee. 100 Seychelles rupees (SCR) is approximately € 4.22 or US$ 5.93 (official exchange rates of 28th December 2008). The strange thing about the Seychelles however is that as a tourist you’ll be obligated to pay in a major currency like euros, dollar or pounds on most occasions. In restaurants, hotels, national parks and for your rental car you’ll be asked to pay in euros. Rupees are not accepted from foreigners. Local supermarkets and taxis (sometimes) however can be paid in rupees.
Somewhere during the first months of 2008 a new law was passed that obligates foreigners to pay in euros, dollar or pounds.
What does this mean for you as a tourist?
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