Czech Republic Money

Currency

Koruna (CZK; symbol Kč) or Crown = 100 haler. Notes are in denominations of 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50Kč. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1Kč, and 50 haler.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currency (including traveller's cheques) can be exchanged at all bank branches and at authorised exchange offices, main hotels and road border crossings.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Major cards such as American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and others may be used to exchange currency and are also accepted in some hotels, restaurants and shops, and in ATMs.

Traveller's Cheques

These are accepted in banks, but only rarely in hotels and almost never in restaurants. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.

Banking Hours

Generally Mon-Fri 0800-1630. Some banks close early on Fridays.

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 28.67 CZK
1.00 USD = 17.16 CZK
1.00 EUR = 25.52 CZK
Currency conversion rates as of16 November 2009
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