foreign currency

Currency in Estonia

Currency in Estonia

A Travel Money Guide to Estonia It might be a small country but Estonia packs plenty into its charming old towns, stunning islands, and sandy beaches. Of course, you’ll want your money to go far. And it hurts to squander savings on unnecessary fees and poor exchange rates just to pay for things overseas.   What Currency does Estonia use? The official currency of Estonia is the euro, commonly written as the currency code EUR or with the sign €. One euro is a base unit, made up of 100 cents. Estonia joins many other European countries in writing its […]

Currency in Holland and Currency in the Netherlands

Currency in Holland

A Travel Money Guide to Holland You’re finally heading to the Netherlands (also called Holland). You’ll have a chance to explore the canals of Amsterdam, photograph windmills, browse cheese markets, stroll through tulip fields, and visit the artworks of the Old Dutch Masters.   What currency is used in the Netherlands? The official currency in holland and currency of the Netherlands is the Euro. The Netherlands adopted the euro as the official currency in 2002. Eighteen other European Union members have adopted the euro as legal tender, making up what is commonly called the eurozone. The euro is commonly written […]

Currency in Cyprus

Currency in Cyprus

A Travel Money Guide to Cyprus A small island that is famous for its stunning coastline and its ancient history, Cyprus has a lot to offer. If you’re heading to Cyprus, you can stretch your budget by making a few simple, clever changes to the way you pay overseas.   What currency is used in Cyprus? The official currency of the Republic of Cyprus is the Euro, the European Union monetary unit adopted by 18 other EU countries, collectively called the eurozone. The euro replaced its old Cypriot currency – the Cypriot pound – in 2008. The common symbol for […]

Currency in Belgium

Currency in Belgium

A Travel Money Guide to Belgium Belgium has made a huge impact on the gastronomical scene, from chocolate and beers to Belgian fries and waffles. But there aren’t just gourmet delights to savour. This little country is home to beautiful castles and forts, famous battlefields, charming towns like Ghent and Bruges, and the unofficial capital of the European Union: Brussels.   What currency is used in Belgium? The euro is used in Belgium and has been the official currency ever since it replaced the Belgian franc on 1 January 1999. Belgium joins 19 other countries in the eurozone – the region […]

AUD to USD exchange rate reaches a 3 month high

In short The Australian dollar hits a 3 month high against the US dollar The US dollar was particularly weak but the Aussie dollar moved higher against most major currencies except the NZ dollar The AUD/USD is up more than 3% since the start of October Time Open Low High Today 0.6899 In the last week 0.6899 0.6812 In the last month 0.6899 0.6676 The Australian Dollar continued to charge higher overnight, hitting 69 cents for the first time since July. The AUD/USD has now gained close to 2 and half cents since bottoming out at 0.6676 earlier in the […]