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Practical Matters Athens Before You Go When You Are There *Time *Arriving *Customs *Money *National Holidays *Tourist Offices *Opening Hours *Public Transportation *Driving *Car Rental *Taxis *Personal Safety *Telephones *Post *Tips/Gratuities *Electricity *Health *Clothing Sizes *Alphabet *Concessions Language Offices to Serve You Abroad |
MONEY The euro is divided into 100 cents (¢). The denominations of euro bills are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. There are coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50¢ and 1 and 2. Travellers' cheques are accepted by most hotels, shops and restaurants. There are banks and ATMs on almost every street in Athens, along with money exhange offices where travellers' cheques and cash can be exchanged and advances on credit cards obtained. |
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