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Currency
Information:
Currency
Syrian Pound (SYP; symbol S£) = 100 piastres. Notes are in
denominations
of S£1,000, 500, 200, 100,
50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of S£25, 10, 5, 2 and
1.
Currency Exchange
Syrian currency cannot generally be reconverted to hard currency. The
country’s banking system is state-owned, and there is at least one
branch of the Commercial Bank of Syria in every main town. Hard
currency can be exchanged for local currency in these branches.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express and Diners Club are most readily accepted; some
hotels will accept MasterCard. Tickets may be bought with credit
cards.
Traveller's Cheques
Can be difficult to exchange and are not generally recommended.
Banking Hours
Normally Sat-Thurs 0800-1400 (banks tend to close early on Thursdays). | 
