Currency and Money
Very Valuable
Value is relative.
The value of time spent with people you love.
The value of time spent in discovery.
Priceless memories, life-saving laughter.
Here's a guide to money and currency - but don't forget to appreciate the value of your Gold Coast experience.
Australia's currency is the dollar ($). 100c = $A1. Australia has a stable currency.
Note denominations: $100, $50, $20, $10, $5.
Coin denominations: $2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c.
Currency conversions. www.xe.net/ucc
Money Matters
Travellers' cheques can be cashed at banks and major hotels.
ATMs widely available 24 hours a day.
Major credit cards accepted at shops, hotels, restaurants. Common credit cards include American Express, Bankcard, Diner's Club, Mastercard, Visa.
Bank hours: 9am to 4pm (Monday to Thursday), 9.30am to 5pm (Friday).
Bureau de change offer more flexible hours.
Currency exchange facilities: at airports, key tourist centres.
Australia has a Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all goods and services. Travellers may be eligible for a GST refund on departure through Customs. www.customs.gov.au
Tipping is not mandatory in Australia. Some restaurants charge surcharges on public holidays.
Travellers must declare substantial amounts of foreign currency (valued at $A10,000 or more) through Customs. www.customs.gov.au
Australia's Gold Coast has some of the nation's largest duty free stores. View Customs for allowances.
All shoppers in Australia are protected by consumer legislation. Some heritage items may be protected against export.www.customs.gov.au
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About the Gold Coast
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Getting to the Gold Coast and around
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