Author: Team@HolidayCurrencyExchange
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Currency of Grenada – East Caribbean Dollar
The currency of Grenada is the East Caribbean Dollar. Its currency code is XCD and the currency symbol is $. It is used in Grenada as well as Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Anguilla (UK Territory), Montserrat (UK Territory). There are 100 cents in a…
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Currency of France – Euro
The currency of France is the Euro (prior to the introduction of the Euro they used the French Franc). Its currency code is EUR and the currency symbol is €. It is used in a number of currencies in Europe. There are 100 cents in a Euro. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes…
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Currency of Egypt – Egyptian Pound
The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound. Its currency code is EGP and the currency symbol is £ or Pt. It is used in both Egypt and the Gaza Strip. There are 100 Piastre in a Pound. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: £1, Pt1, Pt5, Pt10, Pt20, Pt25,…
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Currency of Denmark – Danish Krone
The currency of Denmark is the Danish Krone. Its currency code is DKK and the currency symbol is kr. It is used in Denmark, Faroe Islands and Greenland. There are 100 Øre in a Krone. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: kr1, kr2, kr5, kr10, kr20, 50 Frequently…
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Currency of Canada – Canadian Dollar
The currency of Canada is the Canadian Dollar. Its currency code is CAD and the currency symbol is $. It is used in Canada and no other countries. There are 100 Cents in a Dollar. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: $1, $2, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢ Frequently used…
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Eurostar Disruption – where to get the latest news
There has been a lot of news coverage lately about disruptions to train services through the Eurotunnel and particularly the impact this has had on Eurostar services. Eurostar have a Service Disruption status page which gives the current status of services they are offering and any additional news for passengers who have already booked when…
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Currency of Brazil – Brazilian Real
The currency of Brazil is the Brazilian Real. Its currency code is BRL and the currency symbol is R$. It is used in Brazil. There are 100 Centavos in a Peso. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: $1, 5, 10, 25, 50 Frequently used banknotes: R$5, R$10, R$20,…
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Currency of Argentina – Argentine Peso
The currency of Argentina is the Argentine Peso. Its currency code is ARS and the currency symbol is $. It is used in both Argentina and Islas Malvinas. There are 100 Centavos in a Peso. The currency is made up of coins and banknotes as follows: Frequently used coins: $1, $2, 5, 10, 25, 50…
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Contactless limit increases to £30 today in the UK
As of today, 1st September 2015, the limit per transaction on contactless (tap and pay) cards has increased to £30 from the previous limit of £20. Great news for those using cards in the UK, but still cash is king for the majority of people travelling abroad.
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FCO – Tunisia Travel Advice
The foreign office is still advising against all but essential travel to Tunisia. They have produced this map which is current as of 27th August 2015. If you need to travel to Tunisia then follow their advice on this page.