In 2004, the Surinamese guilder was replaced by the Surinamese dollar.

Just short of the border – another river crossing, this time by motor canoe – I swapped my Guyanese and Surinamese dollars for euros.

The Surinamese dollar replaced the Surinamese guilder on 1 January 2004, with one dollar equal to 1,000 guilders, prompting the issuance of notes denominated in the new currency.

The penal code provides for punishment of those responsible for publicly, verbally, and/or in writing, drawing or instigating hate or discrimination of persons based on religion or philosophy of life with a prison term no longer than two years, and a fine of up to 2,000 Surinamese dollars (SRD) ($597).