Currency Guide New Zealand

Currency

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

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Credit Cards

Most businesses accept VISA and Mastercard. Diners club and American Express are also widely accepted in the tourist areas. However, credit cards may have limited acceptability in the more rural areas.

Currency Regulations

The import and export of all currencies is free. Amounts over NZD10,000 must be declared.

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Currency Exchange

Travellers cheques and foreign notes can be exchanged at all banks, bureau de changes and most hotels. There may be a commission to pay.

Banks

Banking hours in New Zealand are 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and they are closed on public holidays.

Exchange Rate History

Date   NZD Rate
01/01/02   3.398
01/01/03   2.986
01/01/04   2.646
01/01/05   2.593
01/01/06   2.448

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

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