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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 India, Bhutan, and Nepal.

• U.S. dollars are accepted in India, but you will need local currency for Sri Lanka
and Dubai.

Local Currency

For current exchange rates, please refer to an online converter tool like www.xe.com/
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India
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• Bills come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 2000 rupees

• Coins come in denominations of 50 paise and 1, 2, 5, and 10 rupees

U.S. dollars are not widely accepted in India; the local currency is preferred. (Occasionally
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Sri Lanka
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• Bills come in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 rupees

• Coins come in denominations of 25 and 50 cents and 1, 2, and 5 rupees

There are smaller coins of 1, 2, 5, and 10 cents, but they are not commonly used. U.S. dollars
are not widely accepted in Sri Lanka; the local currency is preferred.

United Arab Emirates

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U.S. dollars are not widely accepted in U.A.E.; the local currency is preferred.

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