Guyana Currency

Guyana currency is the monetary unit and medium of exchange for goods and services in Guyana. The official currency of Guyana is Guyanese Dollar, which is abbreviated as GYD.

Guyana money

The currency of Guyana is Guyanese Dollar which constitutes 100 cents. Guyanese dollar notes are available in denominations of G$1000, 500, 100 and 20 and coins are available in denominations of G$10, 5 and 1. US dollar is accepted everywhere in Guyana.

Currency exchange

Currencies can be exchanged at banks and at Bureaux de change in Guyana

Banking hours in Guyana

Monday to Thursday: 0800-1230 and Friday 1500-1700.

Currency restrictions

The export and import of local currency is restricted to G$200. The export of foreign currency is limited but import of foreign currency is unlimited. The currency of Guyana is not negotiable in foreign countries.

Currency exchange rate

Currency exchange rate as on Saturday, September 29, 2007

1 US Dollar is equal to 203.880 Guyanese Dollar and 1 Guyanese Dollar (GYD) is equal to 0.004905 US Dollar (USD).

1 British Pound is equal to 414.027 Guyanese Dollar and 1 Guyanese Dollar (GYD) is equal to 0.002415 British Pound (GBP).

1 Euro is equal to 289.243 Guyanese Dollar and 1 Guyanese Dollar (GYD) is equal to 0.003457 Euro (EUR).

1 Japanese Yen is equal to 1.76983 Guyanese Dollar and 1 Guyanese Dollar (GYD) is equal to 0.56503 Japanese Yen (JPY).

1 Indian Rupee is equal to 5.12261 Guyanese Dollar and 1 Guyanese Dollar (GYD) is equal to 0.19521 Indian Rupee (INR).

1 Hong Kong Dollar is equal to 26.26680 Guyanese Dollar and 1 Guyanese Dollar (GYD) is equal to 0.03807 Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).