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Currency in Tonga

A Travel Money Guide to Tonga A small island country located in the South Pacific, Tonga features some of the most beautiful beaches known to man. In addition to the dozen of islands for you to explore, Tonga is also one of the two places in the world where you can jump in the water and swim with humpback whales. It really is a dreamy tropical paradise! Learn about the currency in Tonga and the appropriate travel money options for your trip. Our guide will help you figure out the best way to take your money to Tonga.   The […]

Currency in Samoa

A Travel Money Guide to Samoa Samoa, also known as the ‘Treasured Islands’, boasts warm, beach friendly weather all year round, making it a popular holiday destination for couples and families. Located in the South Pacific, Samoa boasts stunning natural riches ready for you to discover. With its incredible landscape comprising of thick tropical rainforests and crystal-clear coral reefs, this archipelago offers travellers a dreamy holiday experience. Learn about the about the currency in Samoa and the appropriate travel money options for your trip.   The currency used in Samoa The best currency to use in Samoa is the Samoan […]

Why You Can’t Find an Unimoni Currency Exchange Store

If you have used Unimoni in the past to buy some travel money, you might be wondering – why can’t I find them anywhere? Well, unfortunately, Unimoni has stopped buying or selling currency in cash. Unimoni currency exchange closed their Australian stores. They also closed their wholesale division and no longer offer customers in Australia the ability to exchange currency in cash. Some of the store locations that Unimoni used to operate have been taken by Crown Currency. Crown is a foreign currency service similar to Unimoni with stores right across Australia. They have very good in-store service but you […]

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Heading to Japan? The AUD to JPY just hit a 3 year high

  This week, the AUD to JPY exchange rate has risen to its highest level in over 3 years. It has been a tale of 2 stories. Firstly, the Australian dollar has been getting stronger against many major currencies. Secondly, and more importantly, the Japanese Yen has been much weaker. This means that it is now one of the best times to buy Japanese Yen with Australian Dollars in 2021. The Japanese yen has fallen in recent weeks, not just against the Australian dollar but against most other major currencies like the US dollar and Euro. Higher energy prices have driven […]

Why the Australian dollar is so weak against these major currencies

  In the past 12 months, the Australian dollar has been sent lower against US dollar, New Zealand dollar and the British pound. The exchange rate is also slightly down against the Japan yen and Euro. It’s largely because of two large influences over the Australia dollar – interest rates and commodity prices. The strength or weakness of the Australian dollar exchange rate is also impacted by the value of the other currency. For example, if the US dollar gets stronger in its own right, then all other things being equal, the Australian dollar will weaken and the AUD to […]

Crown Currency vs S Money

Crown Currency vs S Money

Crown Currency and S Money both allow Australians to buy currency online. But which one is the cheapest? While S Money has the best exchange rates, it does have a service fee. This means that to find the cheapest option, you need to look at the total cost of the currency including all the fees. You can either go to each site and get a quote with each company or use an exchange rate comparison table that includes not just exchange rates, but any service fee too. While price is important, it’s not the only difference between these 2 currency […]