In January 2002, the Austrian Shilling was replaced by the Euro. The official fixed exchange rate as set by the European Central Bank is ATS 13.7603 for Euro 1.00.
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The new currency is the Euro (€). There are 100 cent to the Euro. Banknotes come in denomination of € 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 500. There are coins to the value of 1 and 2 Euro, then 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents.
EuroCheques
EuroCheques are no longer accepted in Austria. All major travelers cheques are equally widely accepted.
ATM
ATMs are accessible 24-hours a day. ATMs are linked up internationally and have English instructions. Daily withdrawal limit: Euro 400.
Currency exchange
If you still have some Austrian Shillings left from your last vacation, you can exchange them for an unlimited period and free of charge at the National Bank.
National bank:
Innsbruck
Adamgasse 2, 6021 Innsbruck, phone: 0 51 2/594 73-0
