Exchange Australian Dollars to United States Dollars, from the comfort of your home
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More than 423 currency exchange offices in 25 countries.
12 million customers a year.
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What you need to know about the currency USA Dollar
The US dollar is official in: the United States, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, East Timor, Zimbabwe, the British Virgin Islands, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Guam, Samoa, and some other overseas territories.
The first types of US dollar ($) were made of silver and were produced in 1794. Subsequently, the Federal Reserve was created in 1913 and, a year later, the first USD banknote appeared. Currently, it is the strongest currency in the world alongside the euro.
The current American dollar banknotes are 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1. There are banknotes of 10000, 5000, 1000, and 500 that are hard to find and are obsolete. The oldest dollar banknotes are from 1934 and the latest redesigns are from 2009.
The USD coins are cents with their own names: 1 cent (penny), 5 cents (nickel), 10 cents (dime), 25 cents (quarter) and 50 cents (half dollar). There are also one dollar coins, the highest denomination currently issued.
American dollar banknotes have a very short lifespan. The 50 and 100 USD notes can circulate for 8 years in perfect condition, while the 1 USD notes last only 18 months. To make the paper last longer, a compound of cotton and linen is used.
"Dollarisation" is the process of incorporating the US dollar, the most important international reserve currency in the world, into an economic market different from that of its issuing country. This is the reason why many countries in America use it.
What do the banknotes/coins look like?
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*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.
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What is the best exchange rate from Australian dollars to US dollars?
US dollars exchange rates fluctuate and change daily. You can check the exchange rate of the day in the information panel of our calculator by selecting Australian dollars to US dollars rate or in any of Global Exchange offices.
Will I be charged a commission for changing my Australian dollars into US dollars?
No, Global Exchange does not charge any commissions or fees for exchanging Australian dollars to US dollars. All transactions (at the offices or online) worth AUD 1,000 or above are fee-free. We only have a small margin, which is lower when you change your currency online than when you change it in person at the airport.
Do I get the same Australian dollar to US dollar exchange rate in this website or in any of your offices?
No, the exchange rate applied to orders placed on the website in Australia is more advantageous for you than at the airport offices. This way we can make sure you get the best rates online. If you need more information or have doubts, please contact our contact form.
How will I be delivered the US dollars I ordered online?
After placing your Click & Collect order online, you can collect it from our offices at Sydney Airport. As well as getting the best exchange rate for your online exchange (more travel cash for the same price), this service saves you time and reduces anxiety, as you'll have the currency you need ready for your trip abroad.
Why does the Australian dollar to US dollar exchange rate seem cheaper and more attractive in the Internet than in exchange businesses?
The US dollars exchange rates shown in Internet currency converters are for currency wholesalers (foreign exchange transactions for financial and international trade companies), not for the public. Those cheaper rates are for the foreign exchange, not for currency exchange operations in cash.
What is the difference between foreign exchange and currency exchange?
Foreign exchange (Forex, for short) is the market that establishes the value of the currencies in which international transactions will be performed, at a wholesale level. Currency exchange, on the other hand, is the market in which individual currencies are sold in retail on a certain price depending on demand. Currency exchange entails cash transactions, thus adding logistic costs, and therefore their exchange rates are somewhat “worse” than the Forex rates, which only move money between accounts.
What is the difference of changing my Australian dollars to US dollars with you or at a bank?
Banks charge margins and commissions, and you will have to go twice: to order the money and to pick it up. At Global Exchange you can place your foreign currency order online and pick up your foreign currency order at the airport before boarding.
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