What You Need to Know About Currency in Colombia (2024)

What You Need to Know About Currency in Colombia (1)The official currency of Colombia is the Colombian Peso.

It has the symbol $and the international code COP.

Colombian banknotes come in these denominations: $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, and $100,000. Coins are available in Colombia in the form of 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1,000 pesos.

It’s best to carry smaller bills with you as it can be hard to get change for anything over $5,000 in small towns, corner shops, taxis and liquor stores.

What You Need to Know About Currency in Colombia (2024)
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