Currency in Turkey

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Currency in Turkey

The national currency is the Turkish lira. Turkish Lira come in the form of banknotes and coins in the form, however, as in any other country. Banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 of the Turkish lira. As coins money in Turkey are denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 kurush (1 lira = 100 kurush) and 1 lira. It is worth saying that all banknotes and coins shows a first president, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
What currency to take for Turkey

It is difficult to answer the question of which currency to bring with you to this country. This is due to the fact that in different parts of the country different preferences. For example, the city of Side prefers euro, as is a German area. In addition, some areas will prefer dollars. But the euro and the dollar - it's not the only option. Can also be used, for example, rubles or hryvnia.
Currency Exchange in Turkey

Possible answers to the question, what currency to take for Turkey, cited above. Now it is necessary to talk directly about the exchange of the local currency imported. Import of currency in Turkey is not restricted, ie You can bring any amount of foreign currency.
Immediately it should be said that in most airports are exchange offices, but the exchange rate there is very disadvantageous.
As for the course, on September 2014 1 dollar equals 2.27 Turkish lyres. Accordingly, about this course should expect when traveling to Turkey.
Currency Exchange in Turkey can be made at post offices, banks or official exchange offices. Should avoid small exchange offices, which are likely to operate informally. Often, it's just scammers.
We must not forget that the money is not listed in Turkey outside of shit, so when you exit from Turkey, is necessary to reverse exchange.
Calculation of foreign currency

In resort areas of Turkey can not exchange money, especially if during their stay in the country plans to buy a couple of souvenirs. There are many stores that sell goods in foreign currency, for example, for dollars.
For travel by public transport can also be calculated in foreign currency, but it is worth to monitor the delivery, the driver did not give her the Turkish Lira. It turns out a kind of exchange, however, quite disadvantageous exchange rate.
plastic cards

Nowadays, credit cards are very common, so the money can be stored in Turkey is on the cards. Most shops, cafes and restaurants accept credit cards VISA and Master Card.
In addition, you can withdraw cash at ATMs, which will be issued by the Turkish Lira. There are daily limits, which is 400 dollars or 350 euros.