STATIA: MONEY/ BUSINESS GUIDE
BANKS:
* Barclays Bank PLC.
* Commercial bank.
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BANKING HOURS:
Monday to Friday 0830-1230.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday to Friday 0800-1700.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
* Good Friday.
* Easter Monday.
* April 30: Queen's Coronation Day.
* Ascension Thursday.
* August 2: Carnival Monday.
* October 21: Antillian Day.
* December 3-5: Saba Days.
* Christmas Day.
* Boxing Day.
* New Year's Day.
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* July 31: Carnival Monday.
* December 1-3: Saba Days.
CURRENCY:
The official currency is the Netherlands Antilles Florin. US1.00=Nafl 75. Traveler's checks and cash are preferred.
TAXES & SERVICE CHARGES:
Departure tax-US2.00 within the Windward Islands. 10.00 elsewhere on same day travel Service charge 10 Room tax 5
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