Myanmar
currency is known as "Kyat" (pronounced Chat). The present usable
denominations are:
Ks. 1,000;
500;
200;
100;
90;
50;
45;
20;
15;
10;
5;
1.
The
official exchange rate is 6.5kyats=US$1.00. Licensed money changers can help you
exchange FECs into local Kyats. Major hotels and a few restaurants will accept
credit cards. Travelers' cheques are not normally accepted and are difficult to
change.
