Saturday, June 5, 2010

Iran (Islamic Republic Of) Money and Exchange Rate

Iran (Islamic Republic Of) Money and Exchange Rate
Currency
Iranian Rial (IRR; symbol Rs) = 100 dinars. Notes are in denominations of Rs50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of Rs500, 250, 100 and 50.

Currency Exchange
It is advisable to bring hard currency for exchange purposes.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
MasterCard is accepted in some places, but credit cards should not be relied on as the sole means of payment. Be aware that if the card was issued in the USA, it may not be usable due to the US trade embargo. There are no ATMs.

Traveller's Cheques
It is not possible to exchange traveller's cheques.

Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours
Sat-Wed 0730-1330, Thurs 0730-1230.

Exchange Rate Indicators
1.00 GBP = 15276 IRR
1.00 USD = 10422.29 IRR
1.00 EUR = 12569.2 IRR

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