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Currency
Peso (ARS; symbol AR$) = 100 centavos. Peso notes are in denominations of AR$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of AR$5, 2 and 1, and in 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 centavos. US Dollars are accepted in some hotels and tourist centres.
Currency Exchange
Foreign currencies can be exchanged in banks and authorised cambios (bureaux de change), which are available in all major cities.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Most major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are available in most cities but it is still best to carry alternative forms of payment.
Traveller's Cheques
These can be exchanged at banks, cambios and some hotels. It is often difficult to exchange these in the smaller towns. Travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 1000-1500.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | AR$6.00 |
| $1.00= | AR$3.02 |
| €1.00= | AR$4.77 |