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Albania

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qindarka are no longer issued. The banknote and coin denominations are as follows:

• Banknotes: 200, 500, 1000, 2000, and 5000 lek

• Coins: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 lek

U.S. dollars are not accepted for payment in Albania; local currency is required. (Note: Leks are
a restricted currency and cannot be exchanged outside of Albania.)

Serbia

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denominations are as follows:

• Banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, and 5000 dinars (also called “dinara”)

• Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 dinara

How to Exchange Money

If you want to exchange money before your trip, you can usually do so through your bank or
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also possible outlets. Or you can wait and change money on the trip instead—but it might be
helpful to arrive with some local currency in case you run into a bank holiday or an “out of
order” ATM.

On your trip, the easiest way is to withdraw funds from a local ATM. The ATM will give you
local money and your bank at home will convert that into U.S. dollars.

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exchange cash, you’ll usually need your passport and bills in good condition (not worn, torn,
or dirty). New bills (post 2004) are best.

Please note that many banks in Europe will only exchange money for their own customers.
Never exchange money on the street. All exchange methods involve fees, which may be built
into the conversion rate; ask beforehand.

ATMs

When using the ATM, keep in mind that it may only accept cards from local banks, and may
not allow cash advances on credit cards; you might need to try more than one ATM or more
than one card.

Many banks charge a fee of $1-$5 each time you use a foreign ATM. Others may charge you a
percentage of the amount you withdraw. We recommend that you check with your bank before
you depart.

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