Currency Guide Australia

Currency

Australia Dollar (AUD$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations AUD$100, 50, 20, 10, 5

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The Australian Dollar is used in:

Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Heard and McDonald Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Norfolk Island, Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Territory of Coral Sea Islands and Tuvalu.

Credit Cards

The most commonly accepted credit cards in Australia are American Express, Bankcard, Diner's Club Card, Master Card, Visa Card, JCB and their affiliates. These cards can be used in Australia at ATMs, various retail outlets and most hotels provided they are enabled for international access. Banks in Australia have ATMs which can be accessed 24 hours a day.

Currency Regulations

The import and export of local and foreign currencies are free. Amounts over AUD$10,000 must be reported to the Australian Transaction reports and Analysis centre (AUSTRAC).

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Currency Exchange

There are currency exchange facilities at all major airports and most hotels. There may be a small charge for cashing in Travellers Cheques.

Exchange Rate History

Date   AUD Rate
01/01/02   2.799
01/01/03   2.785
01/01/04   2.303
01/01/05   2.378
01/01/06   2.281

A rough guide to the tourists rates for the Australian Dollar since the beginning of 2002

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