The official currency of Samoa is the Samoan tala (symbol: SAT, currency code: SAT). It is issued by the Central Bank of Samoa and is used throughout the country. The tala is subdivided into 100 sene. The currency is closely tied to the New Zealand dollar, which was used in Samoa prior to the introduction of the tala in 1967. While the tala is not pegged to the New Zealand dollar, it is often exchanged at rates influenced by the NZD. Visitors to Samoa typically manage their travel budgets in tala, balancing cash and card payments, especially in tourist areas like Apia and the surrounding islands.
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