Australian Currency
Australian currency uses the decimal currency system.
Notes are a high quality polymer-based synthetic and come in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.
Coin denominations are 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, as well as $1 and $2.
Prices under 5 cents are rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cent - that is, 3 and 4 cent totals are rounded up to nearest 5 cent, while 1 and 2 cent totals are rounded down to nearest 5 cent denomination.
For example - 12 cents would be rounded down to 10 cents. 14 cents would be rounded up to 15 cents.
Australian Tipping
Tipping is generally not expected within Australia, however it is acceptable to leave a small amount should you feel you have received exceptional service.
Currency Conversion
You can find out how much your currency is worth on today's Australian currency exchange rate with the currency converter.
Banking
Banks are open from 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9.30am to 5.00pm on Fridays.
Automatic Teller Machines are plentiful and readily available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information go to the banking page.