Tunisia is popular with many tourists looking for a relaxing break. Before leaving for this country, you need to find out what the currency is in Tunisia. Tunisia has its own national currency, which is called the Tunisian dinar, in literal terms it is denoted as TD. The Tunisian dinar has a fractional value - 1 dinar = 1000 millimeters. Money in Tunisia is circulated in the form of coins and banknotes. Coins in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 millimeters and 1.5 dinars. Banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 30 and 50 TD.
The Tunisian dinar replaced the previous currency (the Tunisian franc) in 1958.
What currency to take to Tunisia
The answer to this question is simple, in Tunisia you can take almost any currency, because there are banks and exchange offices in the country, where you can easily exchange almost any foreign currency for local. However, it should be said that it is better to give preference to common currencies - the dollar or the euro, you can also use rubles.
The import of foreign currency into Tunisia has no restrictions, but when importing or exporting more than 1000 dollars, you must fill out a declaration. It is also worth adding that it is forbidden to import or export Tunisian dinars.
Currency exchange in Tunisia
There are many places where you can exchange currency in Tunisia - these are airports, banks, exchange offices, hotels. The exchange rate is about the same everywhere, it is obvious that it is less profitable at the airport. As for the quotes, they are constantly changing, but we can say that in 2014 one dollar could get from 1.55 to 1.80 dinars. Finding out the exact exchange rate is not difficult.
When exchanging, it is important to keep the receipt, which will allow you to convert the remaining dinars back into the currency that was exchanged earlier without any problems.
Plastic cards
In Tunisia, you can pay for a large number of services using a bank card, but it should be said that this cannot be done in almost any store. Therefore, when using plastic cards, it is still necessary to have a certain amount of cash in local currency. You may need it to pay for various services, such as a taxi. It is also worth adding that in Tunisia, as in many other countries, tips are welcome. They also need to be given in local currency.
As for ATMs, there are enough of them. It is best to use international payment systems such as MasterCard or VISA.
