Australian money is fairly easy to understand because not very different from the U.S. currency. The Australian dollar (AUD symbol U.S. $) is 100 cents, as the United States. You can have the denominations of money in Australia $ 5, $ 10, $ 20, $ 50 and $ 100. Australia has the parts are in denominations of $ 1 and $ 2. Your changes have erupted in a single 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. They are 25 cents as we do in America. The first time in Australia is recommended to change all the houses in residential rates that are easy to find areas of international airports. These facilities will give you an exchange rate well and are happy to help. You can also go to banks in exchange for money in Australia. The vast majority of major hotels, in exchange for money in the country, but the prices are cheaper and easier exchange facilities at airports. You can use your ATM and credit cards in all major cities in Australia, but when the head in the cities and smaller regions is more difficult to use these resources and it is recommended that you deal in cash. If you go to a bank, then remember they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Banks are open from Monday to Friday and hours vary from bank to bank, but most open promptly at 09:30. The current rate of currency conversion at November 10, 2009 is as follows. 1. 00 GBP = 1. 81 U.S. $ 1. 00 = USD 1. 07 U.S. $ 1. 00 EUR = 1. $ 61 Visit the easy to use the Universal Currency Converter for current information. You can also buy online using the Travelex currency. I have never used this service to visit their website for more information. I’m told it’s cheaper to change money in airports and then use these services. However, it is always advisable to bring enough money with you to last 24-72 hours with you so that you need to exchange before arrival. Traveler’s checks are not widely accepted in Australia, unless you’re in town and it is very difficult to use in extreme rural areas. So you may want to bring just enough for your stay in the city and pass by them when they go into the country.