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Real/Reais (BRL; symbol R$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of R$100, 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations
of R$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, and 1 centavos.
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| Currency Exchange |
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All banks, cambios, travel agencies and authorised hotels exchange recognised traveller’s cheques and foreign currency. The US Dollar is the
most widely accepted foreign currency.
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| Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs |
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Most major international credit cards are accepted, though not universally. There is an extensive network of ATMs around the
country.
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| Traveller's Cheques |
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Exchangeable at hotels, banks and tourist agencies. Tourists cannot exchange US traveller’s cheques for US banknotes but they
may, however, benefit from a 15% discount when paying hotel or restaurant bills in foreign currency or traveller’s cheques.
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, it is advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars.
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| Banking Hours |
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Mon-Fri 1000-1600.
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| Exchange Rate Indicators |
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Apr 07 |
| £1.00= |
R$4.03 |
| $1.00= |
R$2.04 |
| Eur;1.00= |
R$2.73 |
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