Australian Money

AUSTRALIA

Australian Dollar A$
is the currency in Australia.
Australian Dollar (A$)=100 cents.
Notes are in A$100, 50, 20, 10 & 5.
Coins are in: A$2 and A$1 and and 50, 20, 10 & 5 cents. More

The Australian Dollar is the official currency of Australia. Notes are in denominations of A$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of A$2 and A$1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents. For an instant online currency exchange rate click here.

Australian Dollar Exchange Rate Indicators as of July 2007

1 Euro -	1.55 A$		1 British Pound -	2.32 A$
1 Canadian Dollar -	1.08 A$		1 Japanese Yen -	0.0093 A$
1 Swiss Franc -	0.93 A$		1 US Dollar -	1.13 A$

Currency Exchange in Australia

Foreign currencies and traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and airports, railway stations, ports & major hotels in Australia at the official exchange rates.

Credit & Debit Cards: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in Australia, as well as Australian Dollarcheque cards. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability in Australia. ATMs are widely available.

Traveller Cheques: International traveller’s cheques are widely accepted. Travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Australian Dollars and chould be changed at banks or exchange bureaux.

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Banks in Australia

Bank of Australia in Australia

HSBC Bank in Australia

Australian Commercial Bank in Australia

Other High Street Banks in Australia

Online Banks in Australia

Banking Hours in Australia: Generally, Mon-Fri 0830-1500 (certain banks in Canberra are open until 1800).

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Shops in Australia

Book Shops in Australia

Clothes Shops in Australia

Department Stores in Australia

Electrical Shops in Australia

Florists in Australia

Markets in Australia

Shopping Centres in Australia

Sports Shops in Australia

Gifts Shop in Australia

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Useful Travel Money Saving Tips

Travel Insurance: Buy your travel insurance for Australia direct from an Insurance Company than your travel agent. Click on Travel Insurance Companies in UK to compare and buy cheap travel insurance.

Mobile Phone Calls: Avoid mobile roaming charges, with an international SIM card for Australia. Receive FREE incoming and call UK for less by clicking here.

International Phone Cards: International calling cards for Australia can save you lots of money when calling home from Australia.

Credit and Debit Cards: Choosing the best credit or debit card to use on holiday can make a big difference.

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