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Currency exchange.

Replies: 6 - Last Post: Oct 14, 2012 5:13 PM Last Post By: AussieBren

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AussieBren

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Oct 11, 2012 11:29 AM
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Currency exchange.

I know this question has been asked many times before, and has been answered many times before, but I thought it worth asking again now due to the current ecnomic climate in Iran.

What is the best currency, if there is one to take to Iran (out of GBP, EUR, USD) to change into Rial? Is there any benefit in have USD over say EUR or GBP. I live in the UK at the moment, so for my trip, which arrives on the 26th of October, it would be easier to take GBP, but I read stories about USD being valued much more. I am not sure. Any advice anyone?

mahan

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Oct 12, 2012 6:06 AM
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hi dear i really dont know about them financially if you want to compare,but usd is essier to change in all parts of iran than the other currency.meanwhile you are going to visit kerman and the kalut desert i will be glad to be at your service.for more info:www.tourguide.blogfa.com

AussieBren

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Oct 12, 2012 12:16 PM
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Thanks for your advice both of you. One more question which I think is probably silly of me...but what is the difference betwen Rial and Toman?

amiriniran2

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Oct 12, 2012 2:27 PM
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One toman is 10 rials, and all prices in Iran are always quoted in toman although official currency is rial; hence whatever you see on Iran banknotes with all those zeros is rial denomination. So, for example, if an airport cab driver quotes a fare of 30,000 tomans from IKA to city center/your hotel, he is really asking for 300,000 rials ... pay attention to all zeros on Iranian bills to make sure you don't get ripped off by unscrupulous money changers, merchants and cab drives!

amiriniran2

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Oct 13, 2012 3:07 PM
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Rial update for October 13

$= 32600 to 33500 € = 43000 £= 52000 to 53000

amiriniran2

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Oct 14, 2012 4:33 PM
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This is the latest I have seen reported on (yesterday) current exchange rates:

Exchange shops in central tehran are mostly buying (but not selling)

$ at 33500 rials € at 43000 rials £ at 54000 rials

AussieBren

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Oct 14, 2012 5:13 PM
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Well that is good for me I suppose Amir, but not very good for your economy.
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