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Currency
Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Currency Exchange
Traveller's cheques, cheques and foreign money can be changed at banks, railway stations and airports and very often at major hotels (generally at a less convenient rate). Many UK banks offer differing exchange rates depending on the denominations of currency being bought or sold. Check with banks for details and current rates.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Diners Club, MasterCard, American Express and Visa are widely accepted.
Traveller's Cheques
Traveller's cheques are widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
These vary from city to city but, in general, Mon-Fri 0830-1330 and 1500-1600.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | €1.25 |
| $1.00= | €0.63 |