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Money and Shopping in Sweden


Money and Shopping in Sweden

Currency conversion table (April 2011)
Foreign currency Either one Swedish Kronor
?0.11 Euro 1 8.55
�0.10 Pound Sterling 1 9.63
$0.16 US Dollar 1 5.68
$0.18 Australian Dollar 1 6.35
The national currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, plural kronor). Automatic teller machines take major credit cards. Most stores, restaurants and bars accept all major credit cards. You usually need an ID card or a passport when shopping with a credit card, regardless of the amount involved, though ususally not in supermarkets and such where PIN code is king. It is not common to bargain in shops but it might work in some instances, especially when buying more expensive products. Bargaining is also okay at flea markets and in antique shops. When dining out, a service charge is often included in the bill, and there is generally no reason to tip, unless you're very satisfied with the service. Most shops, at least major chains in downtown areas, are open all week, even on Sundays. Closing times are rigid, most often on the minute. Many Swedes translate the word krona, which means crown. For example, instead of saying 50 kronor they might say 50 crowns. The future coin series will consist of 1, 2, 5 and 10 kronor, and the banknote series of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 crowns.

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