| Czech
Republic
Czech
Koruna (CZK) = 100 haler. Notes are in denominations
CZK5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50
To
view images and descriptions of all these
denominations [click
here]
Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
A
Customs Declaration is required if you are
importing or exporting more than CZK200,000
or equivalent in either local or foreign
currencies.
[Click
Here] for more information on doing
a money transfer to Czech Republic.
Currency
Exchange:
Travellers
cheques and foreign currency can be exchanged
at banks and bureau de changes and some
hotels but a commission is generally payable.
Credit
Cards:
All
major credit card are accepted but it is
wise to carry cash especially when traveling
away from Prague and the main tourist centres.
The most commonly accepted
credit cards in the Czech Republic are American
Express, Master Card and Visa. These cards
can be used in the Czech Republic at ATMs,
various retail outlets and most hotels.
Banks
in the Czech Republic have cash machines
(called Bankomats) which can be accessed
24 hours a day. Cards can be used in the
Czech Republic at both cash machines and
at most retail locations, as long as they
have been enabled for international access.
Banks:
The
banking hours in the czech Republic are
generally Monday to Friday 8am till 6pm.
Exchange
Rate History:
| Date
|
CZK
Rate |
| 01/01/02
|
49.958 |
| 01/01/03
|
46.098 |
01/01/04
|
43.669 |
| 01/01/05
|
40.963 |
| 01/01/06 |
40.818 |
A rough guide to the tourists rates for the
Czech Koruna since the beginning of 2002
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