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Author:  Major Tom [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:10 pm ]
Post subject:  The Euro & the Changeover

Hi folks

I'm wondering how everyone has coped with the recent introduction of the Euro and the change from Cy£. :banghead :banghead

We've not been over since October last year :cry: :cry: :cry: (sounds like a long time ago - and it was) and when we were last there it was the 'old' money.

We'll be there next week :crazydance :crazydance :crazydance :crazydance

Has anyone noticed any marked increase in prices generally ??

Also what's best to bring - Euro or Sterling?? :? :? :?


kind regards

Graham :sweaties (adopted)

Author:  Pete [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:32 pm ]
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Owning a shop I have started to see a lot of euro's & it's no real difference to the cyp£ as long as you remeber to charge people in the correct currency :roll:

But saying that, I've also seen an increase in C/C usage too, as some people aren't too sure yet & probably want to get their heads around the changes before dipping their toes in :D

As for which currency to bring, I suppose it depends on what the best exchange rate is you'll get, just check it out a week or so before you come & then decide where you'll get the best for your money :D

Author:  Swallow [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:47 pm ]
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Can anyone remember the rate of conversion from £cy to euro? and any quick ready reckoners for blondes. It just might help.

:roll: :roll:

Jan

Author:  Pete [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:48 pm ]
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0.585274 cyp - €1

Author:  Swallow [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:59 pm ]
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Thanks for that Pete but too many numbers, do most think it is best to round up the numbers? Remember I gave you a clue I did say blonde.

Jan

Author:  Captain Fantastic [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:03 pm ]
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I'm just about starting to get used to it now - can calculate most prices in my head, although I tend to use 0.6 for simplicity - at least I'm erring on the side of caution! :D

Author:  Pete [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:44 pm ]
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DUCHESS 2 wrote:
Thanks for that Pete but too many numbers, do most think it is best to round up the numbers? Remember I gave you a clue I did say blonde.

Jan


I wouldn't as when you start to round up or down, you can lose quite a bit in translation :wink:

If you have a convertor on your mobile, I have a Samsung D900 & have entered it on there, so I have it with me all the time, saves trying to work it out in your head or on paper :D

Author:  J B [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:53 pm ]
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Slightly O/T but does anyone know ...

If someone has a CYP20 note and is in the UK

Where can they get it changed?

Apparently, some of the banks are a bit funny now as it's no longer 'legal tender'

Author:  Molly [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:20 pm ]
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Sorry JB you will probably have to wait untill you come back to Cyprus to change your cyp£.

Jan - I am having problems as well, the way I think is cyp£0.58 1 euro, cyp£10. = .5.80 euro - cyp100 e = cyp£58.00 etc. etc.

Molly :lol:

Author:  J B [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:14 pm ]
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Molly wrote:
Sorry JB you will probably have to wait untill you come back to Cyprus to change your cyp£.


It's not me, it was just someone else on a 'holiday forum'.
I offered to post them a cheque for 20 sterling and was accused of being a greedy b***r

Author:  Swallow [ Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:21 pm ]
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Thanks Molly seems it takes some time to get your head around the euro. I am sure to get confused but will use a convertor initially to help.

:roll: :roll: :roll:


Jan

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