Traveling to Diu is a magical experience that should be undertaken once by all. With increasing popularity this magnificent travelling destination receives a large number of tourists from every corner of the world. Those travelling to Diu should take a note of the currency used in Diu for a hassle free traveling experience. In Diu the same currency is used as in the other parts of India. An Indian Rupee consists of 100 paisa more over the Banknotes are available in the following denomination of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000. The Rupee coins are available in the denomination of Rs 1, Rs 2, Rs 5, Rs 10, RS 100 and Rs 1000 of which the Rs 100 and Rs 1000 are used for commemorative purposes only while the 50 paisa, since lower denominations have been formally withdrawn.
One can also make use of travelers’ cheques, the next widely accepted mode of currency. In order to encourage tourism, the Daman & Diu Tourism Board has taken various measures and in regards to currency they make sure that the foreigners visiting Daman do not have to undergo complicated methods to exchange or procure currency.
For travelers’ convenience, money exchange services are also made available at currency exchange counters in various resorts and hotels. India has a well knit network of all reputed international banks like ICICI, HDFC, HSBC, Standard Chartered, ABN AMRO, RBS etc comes up with ATMs that accept all the international cards. One can also change some currency at the airport or the State Bank of India.
