Egypt Money

The national currency of Egypt - Egyptian pound. Bargaining chip is piastres (PT). One Egyptian pound is equal to 100 piastres. Paper piastres are par 25 and 50, coins of 5, 10, 25. Paper Pound, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100.

Credit cards are accepted at most major hotels, but they are not always accepted in shops. By credit card type Euro / Master Card and Visa are also many banks pay cash. Do not dispose of certificates of currency exchange on the Egyptian pound - they need when paying bills at the hotel.