Money in Australia
Use may be restricted in small towns and outback areas, as is ATM availability.
Mon-Thurs 0930-1600, Fri 0930-1700. These hours may vary slightly throughout the country.
Major credit cards are accepted. Use may be restricted in small towns and outback areas, as is ATM availability.
Australian Dollar (AUD; symbol A$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of A$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of A$2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unrestricted. Amounts over €10,000 or equivalent must be declared.
Widely accepted in major currencies at banks or large hotels. However, some banks may charge a fee for cashing traveller's cheques. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in a major currency
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