| Turkey
Turkish
New Lira = 1,000,000 Old Lira, and 100 new
kuru. Notes are in denominations TRY1, 5,
10, 20, 50, 100
To
view images and descriptions of all these
denominations [click
here]
Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
The
import of local currency is free.
The export of local currency
is limited to US$5,000 or equivalent
The import of foreign currency
is free, you may declare if you are wishing
to export more than the allowed amount.
The export of foreign currency
if limited to USD$5,000 or more if declared.
[Click
Here] for more information on doing
a money transfer to Turkey.
Currency
Exchange:
Currency
can be exchanged at banks, exchange booths,
post offices, airports and ferry ports;
banks have the worst rates and highest commissions,
but will exchange lesser known foreign currencies.
Travellers cheques can be exchanged at some
banks and currency exchange offices, but
are not as welcome as cash or credit cards.
Some places will accept US Dollars as payment
and until the end of 2005 all shops will
display prices in both Old Lira and New
lira.
Credit
Cards:
Most
major credit cards are widely accepted with
VISA and Mastercard being the most popular.
American Express is generally only accepted
in the more expensive establishments.
Banks:
The banking hours are Monday to Friday 0830–1200
and 1300–1700.
Exchange
Rate History:
| Date
|
TRY
Rate |
| 01/01/02
|
2.061 |
| 01/01/03
|
2.582 |
01/01/04
|
2.447 |
| 01/01/05
|
2.523 |
| 01/01/06 |
2.257 |
A rough guide to the tourists rates for the
Turkish Lira since the beginning of 2002
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