Money and Currency in South Africa
The majority of travelers prefer to use their Visa Cards and Master Cards when visiting foreign countries, and most restaurants and shops in South Africa will accept this form of payment. If however, tourists decide to visit smaller towns and villages, it is recommended that they keep cash nearby, as some rural destinations have very few establishments that can accommodate Visa and Master Cards. South Africa also has Foreign Exchange Bureau outlets available at the larger airports and banks.
South African currency is extremely user friendly as notes are clearly market and are different in color, making each note distinctive and easily recognizable. The currency in South Africa is Rand (ZAR) and cents. Bank notes in South Africa are: R10, R20, R50, R100, R200 and R500 and coins range in 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2 and R5 value. One South African Rand is equal to a hundred cents, and can therefore be calculated accordingly. Foreigners who have queries or are having difficulty understanding the currency are advised to visit the nearest banking establishment for more information.
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nelly mkhwanazi - 2011-03-18 08:33:11
americans choose south africa because they know that they can get more for less bcouse of their srong currrency.
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Sanmarie - 2011-03-01 08:53:12
If you have American dollars, you really score by visiting South Africa. For US$100 you'd get about R650 at the current exchange and after forex fees. That's why foreigners get to see more of our country than we do
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La'Kesha B. - 2010-12-22 11:32:59
so, if i have $100 in american money, in south africa would that amount be more or less?
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