The national currency of one of the most popular tourist destinations is the Turkish lira. This Turkish currency is mainly used only by local residents. Foreign guests prefer to pay in dollars, less often in euros or rubles. However, they do not even realize that paying for purchases with local currency is sometimes cheaper.
History
Today, the Turkish Lira is used in circulation in the Republic of Turkey . This currency of Turkey was issued in early 2005. The reason for these changes is high inflation. For example, in 1966, for one dollar you could get 9 lire, and in 2004 for one American dollar they gave a fortune - more than one million lire. Of course, paying with such money was not easy, but everyone was a "millionaire." After the new currency came into use, everything became much simpler. One new lyre has become equivalent to one million old lyres. Previously, the old abbreviation was designated - TL (that is, the Turkish lira), now the new one is designated YTL (new Turkish lira).
Description
In circulation, both banknotes and coins are used. On each of them you can see a portrait of the first and most beloved president of the Republic of Turkey - Mustafa Ataturk. Banknotes are represented by denominations from 5 to 200 lire. It is important to remember that one Turkish lira is equivalent to 100 kurushas. Coins are used in denominations of 1 to 50 kurush, the largest coin is equivalent to one lira.
What currency to take to Turkey
As already mentioned, many foreign visitors take mostly dollars with them. Of course, because this currency is widely used and accepted everywhere. It’s better not to take the euro, you will pay at a completely unfavorable rate. Very strange, but in Turkey, the euro is equated to the dollar. But a single European currency may be needed at airports, namely in duty-free shops. The national currency of Turkey will be appropriate in small shops and markets. They also accept dollars and euros, but the rate is usually not in favor of the buyer.
Where to exchange money
In Turkey, there are a lot of places where you can exchange currency. This can be done at the reception at the hotel, with local residents, but it is best to choose banks, exchange offices and mail. Be sure to bring your passport with you. Many people think that the exchange rate in Turkey is very unstable. In fact, it was in the last century, now we can say that the Turkish lira holds its position. The national currency of Turkey in 2013 is approximately 16 rubles or 0.5 dollars.
Travel Tips
Before traveling to Turkey, take the following tips into service.
- Buy as many Turkish liras as you can spend. Return exchange will not be profitable.
- Before the trip, buy some Turkish liras, then you can buy in any other exchanger.
- Pay with your local currency in the markets and when buying souvenirs.
- Check the money for fake, and also take old lira with a huge number of zeros.
- Look for shops with the Tax Free sign. By filling out the necessary documents, at the airport you can return the amount of tax, which is about 12% of the cost of goods.
- And finally - do not forget to count the money without moving far from the cash register.