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Currency
Koruna (CZK; symbol Kč) or Crown = 100 haler. Notes are in denominations of Kč5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of Kč50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 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.
Traveller's Cheques
These are widely accepted. 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 0800-1800. Some banks close early on Fridays.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Juk 08 |
| £1.00= | Kč29.91 |
| $1.00= | Kč15.00 |
| €1.00= | Kč23.81 |
