CURRENCY and CREDIT CARDS
Tugrik is the national currency of Mongolia. Bank notes come in denominations of 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000 tugriks.
Foreign currency exchange rate:
American Dollar USD - 1162Togrog
Canadian Dollar CAD - 703 Togrog
Chinese Yuan CNY - 135 Togrog
Euro EUT - 1210 Togrog
Japanese - Yen JPY 9 Togrog
Korean Won - KRW 0.89 Togrog
Pound Sterling - GBP 1750 Togrog
Russian Ruble - RUBS 35 Togrog
Swiss Kron - SEK 120 Togrog
Switzerland Frank - GHF 753 Togrog
Also American Express, Thomas Cook, Visa and Master card's traveler's cheques and American Express, Visa, Master, JCV credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops, which cater to foreigners. In local areas – countryside only local currency is used. Therefore, when you arrive in Mongolia and before leaving for countryside, Please, exchange your money.
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