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Despite having its own currency, the Riel, Cambodia heavily relies on the US dollar for most transactions, especially in urban areas and for larger purchases. Smaller Riel denominations are primarily used for change, creating a dual-currency economy.
As a British Overseas Territory, one might expect the BVI to use the British Pound. However, it officially adopted the United States dollar in 1959 due to its close economic ties and proximity to the U.S. Virgin Islands, making daily transactions seamless for most visitors.
Since 1978, the Belize dollar (BZD) has maintained a stable exchange rate of BZD $2 to USD $1. This monetary policy provides economic stability and simplifies transactions for international visitors.
This fixed exchange rate provides economic stability and simplifies trade and tourism, as both currencies are generally accepted interchangeably throughout the islands. It helps maintain confidence in the Bahamian economy.
Although the US Dollar is widely accepted, the official currency is the Aruban Florin (AWG), which is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed rate. Its colorful banknotes often feature local flora and fauna.
