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MONEY MATTERS
Top Three Tips
• Carry a mix of different types of payments, such as local currency, an ATM card, and a
credit card
• Traveler’s checks are not accepted in the countries that you will visit on this trip.
• You will not be able to pay with U.S. dollars on this trip; you will need local currency.
Local Currency
For current exchange rates, please refer to an online converter tool like www.xe.com/
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Euro Countries
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otherwise listed, the countries you will be visiting will use the euro. Euro banknote and coin
denominations are as follows:
• Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 euros
• Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents; 1 and 2 euros
Croatia
The basic unit of currency in Croatia is the kuna (Kn). Banknote and coin denominations are
as follows:
• Banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 Kuna
• Coins: 5, 10, 20, and 50 Lipa; 1, 2, 5, and 25 Kuna
U.S. dollars are not accepted for payment in Croatia; local currency is the only
accepted currency.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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QPYTYRL. Banknote and coin denominations are as follows:
• Banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 maraka
• Coins: 5, 10, 20, and 50 feninga; 1, 2, and 5 maraka
U.S. dollars are not accepted for payment in Bosnia and Herzegovina; local currency
is required.
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