Author Topic: Currency (Read 5870 times)

Roger · « **on:** September 11, 2003, 09:59:59 pm »

Euros accepted most places or is it local currency?

[or $ 's]

anyone know?

[for Slovenia]

Tetti · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2003, 10:08:34 pm »

Dunno. Am hedging my bets by carrying my usual float of euros and US dollars and have ordered some Tolars too

Steve_M · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2003, 10:22:47 pm »

Was there two summers ago and Tolar is the currency. As far as I was aware at the time, it was the only currency acceptable. Now it may have been possible to use lire or schillings at the time, but never noticed it.

The currency used to be directly linked to the Deutsch Mark, but with Germany now using the Euro, I'm not sure how this has affected Slovenia.

What is important is that the currency is useless to you once you leave the country. You cannot change Tolars back into sterling or dollars outside Slovenia. Thomas Cook will laugh at you. That is unless they have changed the regulations in the last 2 years. I ended up with a load of cash after a holiday there (everything was so cheap) and assumed I'd change it when I got home only to find I couldn't. However it means I now have around £100 worth of Tolar to take back to Ljubljana.

Which is nice.

Spartacus. · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2003, 10:26:58 pm »

God I don't know what to do now $:-\$ I normally like to take a little extra just to be sure but I don’t want to be left with it $:-\$

Steve_M · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2003, 10:30:39 pm »

I think you can go into a bank or bureau de change at one of the border towns and change it, but not in the UK.

I don't know, but I suspect that you may be able to change money back at Trieste in Italy as it is almost on the border and there is a lot of cross border traffic in that area.

Spartacus. · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2003, 10:35:03 pm »

Ta Steve

I have euros from pre season that will do for my time in Italy and I think I will just go sensible with the Tolar's

Tetti · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2003, 10:54:12 pm »

Quote from: Steve_M on September 11, 2003, 10:22:47 pm

Was there two summers ago and Tolar is the currency. As far as I was aware at the time, it was the only currency acceptable. Now it may have been possible to use lire or schillings at the time, but never noticed it.

The currency used to be directly linked to the Deutsch Mark, but with Germany now using the Euro, I'm not sure how this has affected Slovenia.

What is important is that the currency is useless to you once you leave the country. You cannot change Tolars back into sterling or dollars outside Slovenia. Thomas Cook will laugh at you. That is unless they have changed the regulations in the last 2 years. I ended up with a load of cash after a holiday there (everything was so cheap) and assumed I'd change it when I got home only to find I couldn't. However it means I now have around £100 worth of Tolar to take back to Ljubljana.

Which is nice.

Hmmmm was told at the HSBC that they would accept it back commission free?? If not I will have to drink a lot of something or go shopping

Spartacus. · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2003, 11:03:26 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on September 11, 2003, 10:54:12 pm

Hmmmm was told at the HSBC that they would accept it back commission free?? If not I will have to drink a lot of something or go shopping

I'll help you drink, I'm good like that

Roddysul · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2003, 11:03:45 pm »

don't be left with any left over - just buy as much of that local beer as you can.

Simple really - surprised at you all

Roger · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2003, 11:06:55 pm »

Hi tetti.

your 'shopping' habits are now legendary.

I never carry cash. and always use a cashpoint at the airport.

only concern at the moment is a quick exit out of Austria.

Jimbo. · « **Reply #10 on:** September 12, 2003, 09:03:38 am »

I wasn't gonna carry cash, but the car needs 12 euros at the airport (which I can CC or Switch). Don't think I'll need any currency till I get to Slovenia. Anyone know about tolls / taxes that I might need cash (Euros/Schillings/Tolars) for.
Then I'll just go to cashpoint in Ljubljana for my food/DRINK and come back the next day. Any currency left, I'll just spend on fags.

Roger · « **Reply #11 on:** September 12, 2003, 09:12:30 am »

Quote from: Jimbo Red on September 12, 2003, 09:03:38 am

Anyone know about tolls / taxes that I might need cash (Euros/Schillings/Tolars) for.

There are road tolls.

http://www.bugeurope.com/transport/drivesi.html

Spartacus. · « **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2003, 09:19:21 am »

Quote

All moving vehicles must use headlights night and day

Why do some places have this rule ?

Tetti · « **Reply #13 on:** September 12, 2003, 10:32:56 am »

Quote from: Christine on September 12, 2003, 09:19:21 am

Why do some places have this rule ?

Wards off vampires

Tetti · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2003, 10:33:48 am »

Quote from: roger on September 11, 2003, 11:06:55 pm

only concern at the moment is a quick exit out of Austria.

Why, what have we done?

Roger · « **Reply #15 on:** September 12, 2003, 10:37:08 am »

Quote from: Tetti on September 12, 2003, 10:33:48 am

Why, what have we done?

need to be out on time as I am busy thursday night in UK.

Roddysul · « **Reply #16 on:** September 12, 2003, 10:45:32 am »

I thought you were a bizzie every night in the UK

Spartacus. · « **Reply #17 on:** September 12, 2003, 10:47:52 am »

Roger · « **Reply #18 on:** September 12, 2003, 10:51:15 am »

Quote from: Roddysul on September 12, 2003, 10:45:32 am

I thought you were a bizzie every night in the UK

Tetti · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2003, 10:55:27 am »

Quote from: roger on September 11, 2003, 11:06:55 pm

your 'shopping' habits are now legendary.

must be addicted if I will even go shopping in brum while you lot drink.

Roger · « **Reply #20 on:** September 12, 2003, 10:56:51 am »

Quote from: Tetti on September 12, 2003, 10:55:27 am

must be addicted if I will even go shopping in brum while you lot drink.

exactly why I posted that.

Steve_M · « **Reply #21 on:** September 12, 2003, 11:11:45 am »

Just had a chat with local bank and they say that Slovenia is still a restricted country in terms of currency,

This means that according to them, they will not buy back Tolar if you bring it home. Said as long as you take one of the three main currencies (sterling, euro and dollars) you should be okay.

Apparently the reason is that because the country is very small, the market for its currency is also small and therefore banks don't want to be bothered with it, as they won't make much money.

Spartacus. · « **Reply #22 on:** September 12, 2003, 11:14:28 am »

ahhh so I'm ok with me Euros

Ta

Steve

Jimbo. · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2003, 01:23:26 pm »

Quote from: roger on September 12, 2003, 09:12:30 am

There are road tolls.

http://www.bugeurope.com/transport/drivesi.html

Rog, the tolls say in Tolars.
Can you pay them in Euros do you know?
I was just gonna take just Euros to pay for tolls/car hire and spending.
What about you?
Are you taking Tolars as well or.....?

mobydick · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2003, 01:35:33 pm »

Quote from: Christine on September 12, 2003, 09:19:21 am

Why do some places have this rule ?

This rule started in the Scandinavian countries because in their northern areas it never gets light in the winter. It was deemed necessary to make it law ( all cars imported to, or made in Scandinavia are required by law to have lights on when the ignition is turned ) because although it was recomended, not all motorists took the hint. Actually, it did reduce accidents and was therefore adopted, although they don't get so dark, by other countries. Personally I only drive on the Autobahn and or other motoways With my lights on, day or night.

Tetti · « **Reply #25 on:** September 12, 2003, 03:59:52 pm »

I just checked with Thomas Cook, where I ordered mine and they said you can take Tolars300,000 in and out of the country. Bit more than Im planning on taking

Steve_M · « **Reply #26 on:** September 12, 2003, 04:07:36 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on September 12, 2003, 03:59:52 pm

I just checked with Thomas Cook, where I ordered mine and they said you can take Tolars300,000 in and out of the country. Bit more than Im planning on taking

I was told the same, about £800-900.

Further to what I said earlier, apparently some bank's will take the currency back off you, but they have to send it away to a special section and it may take weeks for you to get the cash. They also charge a larger rate of commission because of this.

Roger · « **Reply #27 on:** September 12, 2003, 06:24:38 pm »

Quote from: Jimbo Red on September 12, 2003, 01:23:26 pm

Rog, the tolls say in Tolars.
Can you pay them in Euros do you know?
I was just gonna take just Euros to pay for tolls/car hire and spending.
What about you?
Are you taking Tolars as well or.....?

I will be taking Tolars and Euro's and the CC.

Jimbo. · « **Reply #28 on:** September 12, 2003, 07:14:12 pm »

Cool.
Reckon for the 24hours I'll take £10 in Tolars £30 in Euros and the Switch/CC.

Spartacus. · « **Reply #29 on:** September 19, 2003, 11:47:33 am »

Do you think I am ok with just Euros and me cards? Come on what say you........

Roger · « **Reply #30 on:** September 19, 2003, 12:02:20 pm »

Quote from: Christine on September 19, 2003, 11:47:33 am

Do you think I am ok with just Euros and me cards? Come on what say you........

May be an idea to have some local currency for any toll charges on the motorway. Unless they take cards/Euros.

Tetti · « **Reply #31 on:** September 19, 2003, 12:05:18 pm »

Picked up my Tolars, taking Euros, sterling and dollars too as well as cards

Spartacus. · « **Reply #32 on:** September 19, 2003, 12:15:53 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on September 19, 2003, 12:05:18 pm

Picked up my Tolars, taking Euros, sterling and dollars too as well as cards

Bloody hell Terri I just about manage with two

I will be so confused

Tetti · « **Reply #33 on:** September 19, 2003, 12:23:10 pm »

I keep three of those in my purse all the time anyway, so Im always confused!

Olly · « **Reply #34 on:** September 19, 2003, 01:15:34 pm »

I'm just taking my cards - should that be OK?

Oh, and anyone know the exchange rate?

SKITTLE · « **Reply #35 on:** September 19, 2003, 02:01:38 pm »

Got my Tolars from Thomas Cook and they will take them back. Exchange rate around 330 odd Tolars to the pound.

Roger · « **Reply #36 on:** September 26, 2003, 11:00:57 am »

Quote from: SKITTLE on September 19, 2003, 02:01:38 pm

Got my Tolars from Thomas Cook and they will take them back. Exchange rate around 330 odd Tolars to the pound.

TC will only change back 1000 Tolar notes and above.

I took 9000 Tolars over but ran out quick. Got 10000 more out of the hole in the wall and basically ended up giving the whole lot to the barmaid at the Skeleton pub.

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #37 on:** September 26, 2003, 11:10:24 am »

The things you have to pay for with cash

Roddysul · « **Reply #38 on:** September 26, 2003, 11:13:51 am »

she only charged me 5000

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #39 on:** September 26, 2003, 11:17:03 am »

Did you have to blow her up first?