Ascension Island Currency
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Money: The currency in use on Ascension Island is the Saint Helena
Pound which is fixed to the British Pound Sterling. This is divided
into 100 pence. Saint Helena banknotes are accepted on Ascension
Island and Saint Helena only. They cannot be exchanged in UK banks.
Notes and coins are the same as in Great Britain apart from the
design British money is accepted all over the island as well as the
US dollar at Cat Hill (US Base). UK Pound Sterling banknotes are
accepted on Ascension. Some outlets also accept US
Dollars.
Currency Exchange Rates
| SHP 1.00 = | US$ 1.74 | £ 1.18 | C$ 2.15 | A$ 2.71 | R 18.10 | € 1.30 | NZ$ 3.12 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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