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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 recommended. ?SPd NLY MP OTʯN`W_ _Z PcNSLYRP LYO L]P ]L]PWd
accepted in shops and restaurants.
• 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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New Zealand
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The New Zealand dollar is divided into cents. Banknote and coin denominations are as follows:
• Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollars
• Coins: 10, 20, and 50 cents; 1 and 2 dollars
U.S. dollars are not legal currency in New Zealand and are not accepted for payment.
Fiji
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will have to calculate the applicable exchange rate. Fiji’s dollar is divided into cents. Banknote
and coin denominations are as follows:
• Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollars
• Coins: 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents; 1 and 2 dollars
Australia
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and the New Zealand dollar. The Australian dollar is divided into cents. Banknote and coin
denominations are as follows:
• Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollars
• Coins: 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents; 1 and 2 dollars
U.S. dollars are not legal currency in Australia and are not accepted for payment.
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