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Cook Islands
- Overview
- The Basics
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to Cook Islands
- Tour Operators
- Cook Islands Map
Cook Islands Currency
Money
The currency of the Cook Islands is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Foreign currency exchange is available at the airport and two banks in Avarua, ATMs are also available in Avarua and are slowly becoming more widespread. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted at restaurants and hotels in the main towns, and major foreign currencies can be exchanged at larger shops and hotels. Banks are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm.
Currency Exchange Rates
| Cook Islands | NZD 1 | NZD 5 | NZD 10 | NZD 100 | NZD 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | AUD 0.96 | AUD 4.81 | AUD 9.62 | AUD 96.24 | AUD 962.37 |
| Canada | CAD 0.95 | CAD 4.74 | CAD 9.48 | CAD 94.77 | CAD 947.67 |
| Ireland | EUR 0.66 | EUR 3.29 | EUR 6.57 | EUR 65.73 | EUR 657.31 |
| New Zealand | NZD 1.00 | NZD 5.00 | NZD 10.00 | NZD 100.00 | NZD 1,000.00 |
| South Africa | ZAR 10.46 | ZAR 52.31 | ZAR 104.62 | ZAR 1,046.25 | ZAR 10,462.48 |
| United Kingdom | GBP 0.55 | GBP 2.75 | GBP 5.50 | GBP 55.03 | GBP 550.30 |
| United States of America | USD 0.73 | USD 3.67 | USD 7.35 | USD 73.49 | USD 734.92 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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