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The Low Down on El Salvador Currency

Currency:	US Dollar
Central Bank:	Federal Reserve Bank
Currency symbol:	$ (dollar)
Currency sub unit:	¢ (cent)
Nicknames:	greenback, buck, dough, green
Bank notes:	$1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
Coins:	1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1

The official currency used in El Salvador is the US dollar; and 1 dollar is subdivided into 100 cents.

Prior to the use of the USD in El Salvador, the Salvadoran colon was the official currency. The colon was used between 1892 and 2001.

The USD was adopted in 2001, with a fixed exchange rate of 8.75 colones per dollar.

The most commonly used notes for USD in El Salvador are the 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 & 100.

What to spend your US dollars on

Street food meal
4.75 USD
Bottle of soft drink
0.72 USD
1Km taxi ride
3 USD
Movie ticket
5 USD
Cerro Verde National Park entrance fee
3.50 USD

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Must-sees in El Salvador

El Tunco
This quaint little beach town is popular with tourists and locals alike. Enjoy an early morning surf or cave exploration, wander the adorably small streets and bask in one of the most beautiful sunsets before heading to a local bar for a drink or two.

Santa Ana
This tree lined city is charming and owes its beauty to wealth from the local coffee industry. A growing cultural scene offers a great base for travellers seeking to explore the nearby Tazumal ruins or the Ruta de las Flores.

Cerro Verde National Park
This park offers visitors a look into nature’s most beautiful extremes with its majestic volcanoes and humid rainforests. Stay a while to spy the enormous array of flora and fauna on display as you hike along a trail.

FAQ Relating to El Salvador Currency

Can I use my credit card widely in El Salvador?
Credit cards are widely accepted in El Salvador; however there may be surcharges on international cards.
What was the official currency in El Salvador prior to the USD?
El Salvador’s official currency prior to the use of the USD was the Salvadoran colon. The colon was used between 1892 and 2001.
Are ATMs widely available throughout El Salvador?
Most ATMs in major cities in El Salvador now accept Mastercard™ and Visa cards™. Take care to cover your PIN number when using ATMs.

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