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Colombian peso
Colombia officially uses the peso as the local currency. The peso is divided into100 centavos.
Currency regime
The peso floats against major currencies, but the central bank aims to maintain competitiveness and curb excessive fluctuations.
Commercial rates
On March 7th 2006, the peso was trading at around 2256 against the US dollar, 2680 against the Euro and 3913 against Sterling
Tourist rates
On March 7th 2006 the peso was valued at around 3796 against Sterling. For 1 UK pound you will, therefore, receive around 3796 pesos.
Travellers cheques are preferred in US dollars and cash should also be taken in US dollars.
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