Turkish Money

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Turkish Money
The New Turkish Lira is the currency in Turkey.
New Turkish Lira (YTL) = 100 New Kurus.
Notes are in YTL100, 50, 20, 10 5, & 1.
Coins are in: YTL1 and 50, 25, 10, 5, & 1 kurus. More

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Turkish Money and Turkish Banks

The New Turkish Lira is the official currency of Turkey. 1 New Turkish Lira (TRY; symbol YTL) = 100 New Kurus (Ykr). Notes are in denominations of YTL100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of YTL1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 New Kurus. For an instant online currency exchange rate click here. New Turkish Lira Exchange Rate Indicators as of July 2007

1 Australian Dollar -	1.11 New Turkish Lira
1 British Pound -	5.58 New Turkish Lira
1 Canadian Dollar -	1.21 New Turkish Lira
1 Euro -	1.73 New Turkish Lira
1 Swiss Franc -	1.04 New Turkish Lira
1 US Dollar -	1.25 New Turkish Lira

Currency Exchange in Turkey

Foreign currencies and traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and airports, railway stations, ports & major hotels in Turkey at the official exchange rates.

Credit & Debit Cards: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted in Turkey, as well as New Turkish Liracheque cards. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability in Turkey. ATMs are widely available.

Traveller Cheques: International traveller’s cheques are widely accepted. Travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in New Turkish Liras and chould be changed at banks or exchange bureaux.

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Banks in Turkey

Bank of Turkey in Turkey

HSBC Bank in Turkey

Turkish Commercial Bank in Turkey

Other High Street Banks in Turkey

Online Banks in Turkey

Banking Hours in Turkey: Generally, Mon-Fri 0830-1500 (certain banks in Ankara are open until 1800).

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Shops in Turkey

Book Shops in Turkey

Clothes Shops in Turkey

Department Stores in Turkey

Electrical Shops in Turkey

Florists in Turkey

Markets in Turkey

Shopping Centres in Turkey

Sports Shops in Turkey

Gifts Shop in Turkey

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Useful Travel Money Saving Tips

Travel Insurance: Buy your travel insurance for Turkey direct from an Insurance Company than your travel agent. Click on Travel Insurance Companies in Canada to compare and buy cheap travel insurance.

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International Phone Cards: International calling cards for Turkey can save you lots of money when calling home from Turkey.

Credit and Debit Cards: Choosing the best credit or debit card to use on holiday can make a big difference.

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