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The Mexican Peso

If you are going to travel to Mexico, don’t miss out on this post

If you're traveling to Mexico soon, don't miss our post to learn a bit more about its currency, the Mexican Peso (MXN).

The Mexican peso is the official currency of Mexico. Its ISO 4217 code is MXN and its symbol is $. Each peso is divided into 100 cents.

Mexican Peso banknotes

History

At the time of the conquest, the Spaniards introduced coins they carried and used them in conjunction as ways of payment with the natives (along with cacao, beads, feathers) or trade. In the sixteenth century the first factory of minting (Mint of Mexico) was inaugurated and began to mint the Peso. In 1925 the Bank of Mexico would be responsible for issuing the bank notes are created. In the 90s, due to inflation, the old peso was replaced by the new peso, as we know it today.

Notes and coins

Mexican Pesos banknotes are 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 100 Pesos. The 20 and 50 are polymer and 100, 200, 500 and 1000 are cotton paper. There are a number of notes in circulation plus two Mexican independence commemorative banknotes, the 100 and 200 pesos.

Mexican Pesos coins are 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 pesos.

Mexican Peso rate (MXN) On our website you can check the rate of the Mexican Peso daily updated. You will be able to make a reservation of Pesos (if we have them in stock) or if you prefer you can directly buy your Mexican Pesos and receive them at home. Remember that you can exchange your leftover Pesos back to Euros in any of our exchange offices. We just accept notes, so remember to change the coins before you leave Chile.

Developments in the Swedish Krone

Important information about the old Swedish Krone notes

In a previous post we told you about the Swedish Krone banknotes being updated in October 2015. Today we want to give you important information about this process.

New Swedish Krone notes manufacturing

Goodbye to the old notes

On October 1, 2015 the National Bank of Sweden began issuing new banknotes of 20, 50, 200 and 1,000 Swedish krone. The 200 Krone was a new addition, since there was no edition in the previous series of banknotes.

The new notes of 20, 50 and 1,000 will be circulating with the old notes until the 30th June 2016. Until that time comes, in Sweden they may use either the old or new notes. The 100 and 500 Swedish Krone of the old series remain valid as yet not been issued new versions.

Important information about the change in Swedish Krone

However for reasons beyond Eurochange, from now we can not exchange 20, 50 and 1,000 Krone notes of the old series. We can only accept the new banknotes of these denominations. If you remember during these months are traveling to Sweden, you can buy Swedish Krone that you need at Eurochange and also exchange back any spare notes when you get back from your trip. Just remeber that they must be 20, 50 and 1,000 Krones of the new series.

When you make purchases try and make sure when you recieve change back that they are the new denominations or 100 and 500 krones which still remain valid.

What if you still have the old series notes?

The way to change notes that are no longer in circulation is to go directly to the National Bank of Sweden, fill out a form and there they change the note.

You can also request to change notes on the website of the National Bank of Sweden and send the notes by mail but this requires a bank identification number that only Swedish citizens have.

If none of these options is valid for you, you can contact the Swedish Consulate in Spain, maybe there they can find out about how to make the process.

The Chilean Peso

If you are going to travel to Chile, read this post

The Chilean Peso is the official currency of Chile. Its ISO 4217 code is CLP and its symbol is "$". Each peso was divided into 100 cents until 1984 where cents were eliminated.

Chilean Peso banknotes

History

The Peso was introduced in Chile in 1817, when the country gained independence. In 1959 it was replaced by the Escudo, but in 1975 was reacquired as the Peso.

Bills and coins

Chilean Peso banknotes are 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 and 20000. The notes of a 1000, 2000 and 5000 are made of polymer, while higher denominations such as 10,000 and 20,000, are made of cotton paper. The obverse shows images of remarkables Chileanes of military, independence, writers. On the reverse appear different natural landscapes with their typical animal species. On the website of the Central Bank of Chile you can see the old notes which have no longer have legal validity to check if we can accept them, take a look on: ​​Billetes y monedas

Chilean Peso coins are 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 (the new edition coexists with the above) and 500 Pesos. On the coins they have the images of the liberator Bernardo O'Higgins, the shield of the country, a Mapuche Indian and Cardinal Raul Silva Henriquez.

Chilean Peso rate (CLP)

On our website you can check the rate of the Chilean Peso daily updated. You will be able to make a reservation of Pesos (if we have them in stock) or if you prefer you can directly buy your Chilean Pesos and receive them at home.

Remember that you can exchange your leftover Pesos back to Euros in any of our exchange offices. We just accept notes, so remember to change the coins before you leave Chile.

New 50 Swiss Francs banknote

Information about the new 50 Swiss Francs banknote

In a previous post we explained about the Swiss Francs to help you familiarize yourself with this currency before your trip to Switzerland. In our post today we find out more about the new 50 Swiss Francs banknote

Design of the new 50 Swiss Francs Banknote

The ninth series

A few days ago the Swiss National Bank announced the beginning of circulation of the new 50 francs banknote which is the first that is emitted from the ninth series. The other notes of this new series will be issued between 2016 and 2019 and at the moment both series will coexist until further notice.

New features

The design of this new series focuses on highlighting the many aspects of Switzerland and abandons the previous concept of representing famous people of the country.

This new notes has the wind as the main feature. On it shows images of a dandelion, a glider, a mountain range and a globe with arrows indicating the wind directions.

In addition, this new series includes new security measures along with traditional and intricate design, making it a much more reliable banknote.

Brazilian Real

If you are going to travel to Brazil, don’t miss out on this post

In our post today we want to give you a bit more information about the official currency of Brazil, the Brazilian Real, to familiarize yourself with their currency before your trip. The Brazilian Real is the legal tender in Brazil. Its ISO 4217 code is BRL and its symbol is R $. Each Real is divided into 100 cents.

Brazilian real banknotes

History

The Real was the currency used until 1942, between 1942 and 1994 there were large fluctuations in the Brazilian economy so several different currencies followed. In 1994 they returned to take the Real as its official currency in a plan that sought to curb inflation suffered for three decades.

Notes and coins

Brazilian Real banknotes are 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 reais. Currently there are two sets of notes and the two are legal tender so far. On the front of the banknotes there is an image of the Effigy of the Republic, on the back of the banknotes you can see images of some representatives of the Brazilian fauna: a sea turtle, the grear egret, the red macaw, the golden lion tamarind, the jaguar and grouper fish. Brazilian Real coins also have two series. The first series is still legal tender and the amounts are 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents. In the second series the currencies of these amounts were renovated and added the 1 Real.

Brazilian Real rate (BRL)

On our website you can check the rate of the Brazilian Real daily updated. You also can make a reservation to collect your Brazilian Real in your nearest branch or you can make an online purchase and we will send the currencies directly to you home in 24-72 hours.

Have a nice trip!

New 200 Zloty note

Information about the new 200 Polish Zloty banknote

On a previous post we gave some information about the official currency of Poland, the Polish Zloty, so you could familiarize yourself with this currency before your trip. Now we want to update this information as the Polish National Bank will issue this week a new 200 Zloty note.

New 200 Polish Zloty note

The new 200 Zloty note

This new note will have the same design than the old one but will include new security features. The elements with iridiscent paint will be more identificables. This paint will have a gold-green look. The watermarks will be also more visibles. Moreover new elements for people with view problems have been included.

500 Zloty notes

The note of 200 Zloty is the highest one by the moment. However, the National Bank of Poland will issue a new 500 Zloty note from 2017 to ease the payments of high amounts.

Polish Zloty rate

On our website you can check the rate of the Polish Zloty updated daily. Moreover you can make a reservation or directly buy the Polish Zloty that you need with the best rate.

When you come back from your trip you can exchange your leftover Zloty back to Euros in any of our branches. But remember that we just can exchange notes, not coins.

Have a nice trip!

 

Moroccan Dirham

If you are going to travel to Morocco, have a look to this post

The Dirham is the official currency of Morocco. So don't miss this post if you are planning a trip to this African country. Its ISO 4217 code is MAD and its symbol is درهم. Each Dirham is divided into 100 santimat. In Arabic the plural Dirhams does not exist, it is said darahim.

Moroccan Dirham banknotes

History

The current Dirham entered circulation in the decade of the 60´s. During the French and Spanish protectorates which lasted until 1956 and 1958 respectively, the currencies in circulation were the Franco and Peseta. Before protectorates, since 1882 the Dirham in Morocco already existed and with the Moroccan independence they were reissued again. Before the Dirham coins of different materials and different values were also minted.

Daily, it's usual to see another way to value purchases with an equivalence to an old currency: riyal. One Dirham is equal to 20 riyals and it's common to see some prices in riyals. If you something whose price is 500 riyals, it's real price would be 25 Dirhams.

Notes and coins

Moroccan Dirham banknotes are 20, 50, 100 and 200 dirhams. In the front of the banknotes appears King Mohammed VI. On the back appear different elements representing the natural and cultural heritage as well urban elements such as The Mosque Hassan II and the port of Tangier.

Moroccan Dirham coins are 1, 5, 10 and 20 santimat and ½, 1, 2, 5 and 10 dirhams.

Moroccan Dirham rate (MAD)

On our website you can check the rate of the Moroccan Dirham daily updated. You will be able to make a reservation of Dirhams (if we have them in stock) or if you prefer you can directly buy your Dirham and receive them at home.

Remember that you can exchange your leftover Dirham back to Euros in any of our exchange offices.

If you want some ideas for your trip, don't miss our post "6 things to do in Morocco".

Have a nice trip!

Hungarian Forint

If you are going to travel to Hungary, read this post about their currency

Are you going to visit Budapest or any other Hungarian city? Here you’ll find some information about their currency to familiarize yourself with it before your trip. The Hungarian Forint is the official currency of Hungary. Its ISO 4217 code is HUF and its symbol is Ft. One Florin is divided into 100 filleres, although currently the smallest coin is 5 forint.

Mathias Church in Budapest, Hungary

History

The Florin as we know today was introduced in Hungary in 1946 to stabilize the Hungarian economy and to curb inflation. Hungary joined the European Union in 2004 and is expected in the not too near future leave the Forint to join the common currency.

Notes and coins

Forint banknotes are 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 and 20000. On the front of the banknotes appear different historical characters from Hungarian royalty and nobility. On the back appear landmarks of the country: the Castle of Sárospatak, the Hercules Fountain (Budapest), the Széchenyi's mansion at Nagycenk, the Castle of Esztergom and the old House of Commons.

Forint coins are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Forint. On the coins appears the coat of arms of Hungary and various representatives of the flora and fauna of the country.

On the website of the Hungarian National Bank you can see the Forint banknotes and coins: Magyar Nemzeti Bank

Hungarian Forint rates (HUF)

On our website you can check the rate of the Hungarian Forint daily updated. You will be able to make a reservation of the amount that you need and pick them up at your nearest branch (if we have stock of this currency) or you could buy online the Hungarian Forints that you need and you will receive them at home. So you will be sure to have the total amount available for your trip.

Moreover, when you come back from Hungary, you will be able to exchange the leftover Forints back into Euros in any of our branches (remember that we can’t accept coins, just notes).

Have a nice trip!

The Czech Koruna

If you are going to travel to Czech Republic, read this post

If you are going to visit the Czech Republic it will be useful for you to know a bit more about their currency: The Czech Koruna. Its ISO code 4217 is CZK and its abbreviation to mark the price is Kč. Each Koruna is divided into 100 Haléřů although today the minimum unit is one Koruna.

Czech Koruna banknotes

History

In 1993 the former Czechoslovakia split resulting in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Both countries continued to call its currency Koruna (until then it was the Czechoslovak Koruna) Czech Koruna and Slovak Koruna.

Notes and coins

Koruna banknotes are of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000. There are several series of Koruna, all remain legal tender except the series issued in 1993 and the notes of 20 and 50 Korunas are also not valid today. On the back of the banknotes famous people of culture and politics of the country appear. On the website of the National Bank of the Czech Republic you will find more information about valid banknotes: Czech National Bank – banknotes

Czech Koruna coins are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Korunas. You can see how they are on the website of the National Bank of the Czech Republic: Czech National Bank – coins

Czech Koruna rate

On our website you can see the rate of the Czech Koruna daily updated. You will be able to make a reservation of this currency (if we have it in stock) or you can directly buy them online and you’ll receive them at home in 24-72 hours.

Don’t hesitate and contact us if you have any question.

Have a nice trip!

Chinese Yuan

Chinese Yuan information

The Chinese Yuan is the currency of the People’s Republic of China. Its ISO 4217 code is CNY. Each Yuan is divided into 10 Jiao and each Jiao is divided into 10 Fen. The currency symbol is ¥  but to indicate prices they use the symbol 元.

Chinese Yuan notes

History

The currency as payment has a long tradition in China. Between 1700 and 1000 B.C. they used cowries (a type of sea shells). For each dynasty emperors decided what coins were minted and who could mint them. It was even allow for individuals to mint their own currencies. In 1889 the Yuan was introduced and soon began minting other currencies. The current Yuan was issued in 1948 and a second issue came out in 1955 to try to curb inflation that had occurred during the Civil War.

Notes and coins

There are notes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Yuan. In the front of the banknotes appears the image of Mao Zedong and on the back and you can see different landmarks of the country.

In Eurochange we just can accept notes of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Yuan.

The coins are 1, 2 and 5 Fen, 1, 5 Jiao and 1 Yuan. You can also find some older coins of Jiao and Fen which remain in use today.

Chinese Yuan rate

At our website you can check the daily rate of the Chinese Yuan to make your exchanges the day that best fits to you. You can also make a reservation or buy the Chinese Yuan directly. You could collect the currencies in any of our branches of collection or we can deliver them at home.

Moreover, when you come back from holidays, you can exchange the leftover Yuan back to Euros in any of our branches.

Have a nice trip!

New 20 Euros bank note

This is how the new 20 euro banknote will look like

From Wednesday 25th November we will see the new 20 Euros bank note in circulation belonging to the Europe Series. This note maintains the design elements of the previous series but incorporating new security measures.

To date we have the 5 and 10 Euro banknotes in circulation of the Europe series and other denominations will be gradually issued. For the moment the two series will coexist, which means you can use either no matter which ones they are.

Banknotes in circulation

Euro banknotes in circulation are the same amounts: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros. With this new issue we will have two notes of 5, 10 and 20 Euros and one of the other amounts.

New 20 Euros bank note - Europe Series

More information

For more information on this new note you can visit the website for the European Central Bank which has created to provide all the information on the Europe Series: ECB Europa

Euro rate

If you are traveling to Spain and need to exchange your currency into Euros, you can make a reservation for the amount you want now and collect them on arrival at the nearest Eurochange office. This way you will not have to worry about the availability and you can relax and enjoy your stay.

Turkish Lira

Turkish Lira information

The Turkish Lira is the official currency of Turkey and of the Turkish Republic of the North of Cyprus. Its ISO 4217 code is TRY and its symbol is TL. Every Lira is divided in 100 kuruş.

Turkish Lira notes

History

In 1844 the Lira was introduced. Until then the official currency had been the kuruş and with the arrival of the Lira it turned into a fraction of the Lira. Due to the high inflation, in the year 2005 six zeros were eliminated to the Lira and they started to begin to issue the New Liras, which are those that we know today.

Notes and coins

At the present there are two series of Turkish Liras. The bank notes of the Turkish Lira are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Liras. On the front of the notes appears the image of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (the first president of the Republic of Turkey) and on the back appear different prominent figures of the Turkish history, science and culture.

Turkish Lira coins are minted by the Turkish National Mint and Stamp. They are of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 kuruş and of 1 Lira. You can see how they are in the web of the National Mint (in Turk): Darphane

Rate of the Turkish Lira

If you're traveling to Turkey soon, you'll need to have Turkish Lira. On our website you can see the rate of the Turkish Lira updated daily. You can also make a reservation to pick up on the day that best suits you or make the purchase directly from our website and pick them up at your nearest Eurochange office or receive them in your home.

Don’t stress about your currency purchase when planning your holiday, get it sorted and you devote your time on choosing where to stay, what places to visit and where to eat the best dishes.

Have a good trip!

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