Beachnut53 Posted March 3, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Can one use US dollars in this port? Is there any place where one can change US dollars for local currency to purchase coffee or lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamchops Posted March 8, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 8, 2013 US dollars were widely accepted by all. Just make sure you have a wide variety of denominations for exact change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbados Posted March 8, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 8, 2013 US$ are fine but just be sure they are not torn or frayed. They only seem to accept US$ in pristine condition (!?) :rolleyes: A puzzlement to me, perhaps an astute person could explain this requirement. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachnut53 Posted March 13, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted March 13, 2013 We have seen this before.(Egypt/Africa)..local bank requirement or they won't exchange the currency. Our housekeeper in Cape Town would not accept a tip because one corner of the bill (less than 1/16 cm) had been torn off. That being said - the vendors in the market are usually not as strict on new bills but will also pass on "old" currency (which our banks here will not exchange) as change. You need to constantly be ensuring you are paying with your "oldest" bill or you will be taking them home as collector items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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