Currency: The local currency is the Egyptian pound (LE). 1 LE = 100 pilasters.
Banks are opened in major hotels for 24 hrs.
Credit cards are widely used in major hotels & restaurants.
Charges will be in Egyptian pounds.
The exchange rate floats and changes daily.
You can check the current rate on-line Here You do not need to change money prior to arrival as most currencies are accepted, especially US dollars, by all establishments EXCEPT you must use Egyptian pounds for antiquity site entry fees.
The currency in Egypqt is the Egyptian Pound (L.E).
1 Egyptian Pound = 100 piasters (P.T)
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10 pound |
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100 pound |
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