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Monetary
System
The national monetary
unit is the Turkish lira (TL.). The coinage is in 10.000, 25,000 and
50,000 lira pieces. Bank notes are of 100.000, 250.000, 500.000
1.000.000, 5.000.000 and 10.000.000 lira. The exchange rates for
foreign currencies are published daily. Euro checks can be cashed
immediately; so can traveler's checks upon producing identification.
Changing Money
Exchange offices offer a fast service outside normal banking hours
and at better rates than banks or hotels. They do not charge
commission and only change foreign cash currency. Passports are not
required. Turkish currency is Turkish Lira (TL)
Credit Cards
Credit cards are accepted almost in every offer. Major accepted
credit cards are Visa, Mastercards, Eurocard and American Express.
Exchange offices in touristic places are generally open until
midnight.
Working Days - Hours
Government Offices
8:30 - 12:30 (closed Sat. and Sun., open daily in tourist areas)
13:30 - 17:30
Banks
8:30 - 12:00 (closed Sat. and Sun., open daily in tourist areas)
13:30 - 17:00
Shops
9:30 - 19:00 (In tourist areas, closing times vary, some close
around midnight)
Covered Bazaar- Istanbul
8:00 - 19:00 (closed on Sunday)
Offical Holidays
Jan.1 New Year's Day.
Apr.23 National Independence and Children's Day.
May.19 Atatürk Commemoration and Youth and Sports Day.
Aug.30 Victory Day (final rout of invading forces in 1922).
Oct.29 Republic Day (anniversary of the declaration of the Turkish
Republic).
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