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Old Sep 14th, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Quick money question
Does it matter what denominations when exchanging money at Johannesburg airport? I know about the new, no tears etc. but are $100's o.k. or should I break them into $20's before I go?
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Old Sep 14th, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Banks and money exchange booths are the places where I would expect the least problems with larger denominations. However make sure to take your ATM receipts for those US$ bills with you as they might insist on seeing them for money laundering prevention reasons.
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Old Sep 14th, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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don't quite understand globaleric...i won't be taking the money from an ATM here so won't have receipts. not cashing in that much for them to think I'm laundering I hope.
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Old Sep 15th, 2007 | 04:40 AM
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Dennis -

It depends. Some exchange bureaus may feel the $100s are more easily counterfeited; others think otherwise. Personally, I'd opt to take the smaller $50s and $20s. Sure a thicker pile, but likely less of an issue.

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Old Sep 15th, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Thanks sandi! That's what I'll do.
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