С какой валютой ехать в прагу 2018: Валюта Чехии. Обмен валюты в Чехии. Сколько денег брать в Чехию

Какую валюту лучше брать с собой в Прагу? Советы туристов.

1. С какой валютой лучше ехать.

Хотя Прага — это территория Шенгенского соглашения и находится Чехия в Евросоюзе, но евро там особенно не ходят. А ходят чешские кроны. Нет, таксисты с удовольствием возьмут у вас евро, но по довольно грабительскому курсу. То, что стОит в кронах (в пересчете) 7 евро, будет округлено при оплате в евро — до 10-ти. Округления будут очень вольные. Даже 5 евро в кронах могут спокойно превратиться в 10 — в евро. Та же история, и в кафе, и вообще везде. Поэтому ехать желательно с евро (можно и с долларами). И уже в Чехии менять валюту на кроны.

Почему все-таки евро лучше. Потому, что из Праги можно поехать на экскурсию в Дрезден, или в Вену, а там ходят евро. А вот с наличными рублями — лучше не надо. Поменять их по адекватному курсу не выйдет. Поскольку даже на евро/кроны курс почти везде грабительский (кроме пары мест, про которые скажу ниже). То про рубли — вообще говорить не стоит.

Более-менее нормальный курс крона/рубли будет только в одном случае — если вы расплачиваетесь рублевой картой и банк списывает у вас рубли, пересчитав купленные товары/услуги в кронах по курсу. Но все равно — по какому-то сложносочиненному курсу, скорее все равно через евро.

Поэтому лично я, если еду, то беру немного наличных евро + банковские карты в евро.

2. Где выгоднее поменять валюту в Праге.

В Праге на каждом шагу есть обмен валюты. Особенно много их на «туристических тропах», например, на Вацлавской площади.

Но, если свернуть с Вацлавской площади на улочку Opletalova и потом сразу налево (на ул. Politických Vězňů), то по левую руку будет 2-3 так называемых «арабских обменника». Это самые обычные обмены валют, но держат их арабы и сидят за стойкой арабы. И эти самые арабы в Праге дают обычно самые выгодные курсы на наличный обмен (на скриншоте с гугл-карт обменник, в котором я менял — все вроде было ок).

Если на Вацлавской, скажем, лучший курс 23.2 (еще поискать), то арабы дадут выше — 23.8. Менять у них вполне безопасно. Но из осторожности всегда и везде лучше менять за 1 раз по 50 евро. Если все прошло удачно — можно же сразу еще 50-100 евро поменять. Но больше 100 — я бы все равно не рисковал, ни у арабов, ни у чехов.

И ниже я напишу, как обойтись в Праге минимумом обменов. А сейчас — немного про обман.

3. Обман при обмене

На той же Вацлавской (да и в других популярных у туристов местах) много обменников, которые пишут хороший курс, скажем 23, а реально поменяют по 18. Обычно они хитрят так: где-то мелкими буквами будет указано, что тот хороший курс, на который вы рассчитываете — он возникает только при обмене от 2000 или 10.000 евро. Правда узнаете вы это уже ПОСЛЕ обмена, когда обратно открутить сделку не получится.

Другой способ схитрить — это когда курс хороший, но дополнительно берется комиссия.

А еще любят завлечь: приходишь и хочешь поменять 50 евро, а они говорят, дескать от 100 евро — курс будет лучше (да, будет, но они скромно умолчат про комиссию, скажем, 10 евро с каждой операции).

(Кстати, комиссии при обмене до сих пор сохранились, например, кое-где в Риге, в Вильнюсе. Но там даже на привокзальном обменнике — это все очень четко обозначено и вывешено крупным буквами, а вот в Праге — часто нет).

Поэтому ДО обмена обязательно уточняйте прямым текстом (а еще лучше требуйте — пусть Вам напишут на бумажке) сколько крон я получу за столько-то евро? И потом поделите на телефоне кроны на евро и сравните — тот курс или не тот. И еще раз уточните — «no comission?» И только потом- меняйте.

Да, это все очень похоже на Россию времен 90-ых. Но таков обмен валюты в Праге, как ни странно.

Еще один признак нормального банка- вам после обмена дают квитанцию, где написано, сколько и чего вы поменяли, сколько и чего получили.

4. Карты в евро

Ввиду вышесказанного, лучше с обменниками связываться минимально. Кстати, зачем вам вообще наличные чешские кроны? Ну, чаевые оставить. Ну, билеты на трамвай купить или на прогулочный теплоход. Или на такси. (Хотя в Праге такси — это треш, в плане обмана, но даже в такси карты часто принимают).

В общем наличные кроны реально нужны только на какую-то мелочевку. Или там, где карты не принимают (а их принимают почти везде).

Получается наличных крон нужно примерно:

• на городской транспорт за 5 дней, скажем, 30 евро на двоих.
• на сувениры — еще столько же (хотя я покупал сувениры по карте без проблем).
• на чаевые (за 5 дней двое поедят раз 20-30, если по 1 евро чаевые = 30 евро).

Поэтому на 5 дней имеет смысл поменять на кроны — 100-120 евро , а за остальное — платить банковской картой в евро. И вот почему. По карте — получается самый выгодный курс. Даже выгоднее, чем у арабов. У арабов, скажем условно — 23.8 , а по карте списания пройдут по 24.3 крон/евро. И этот курс будет максимально приближен к официальному.

Выходит, зачем снимать с карты наличные в банкомате (и терять на комиссии за снятие за границей), а потом еще эти наличные менять (и терять вторично на худшем курсе или комиссии при обмене). Проще сразу картой расплачиваться.

С какой валютой лучше ехать на отдых в Прагу?

Чехи до сих пор гордятся тем, что при входе в Евросоюз сумели сохранить собственную валюту — крону. Одна крона на данный момент стоит 1 рубль 70 копеек, как правило курс варьируется 1,5-1,8 в зависимости от состояния рубля. Но это не значит, что в Прагу Вы должны прилетать с уже наменянными кронами. Как правило, туристы берут в Прагу евро, как самую ходовую в Европе валюту, на случай, если евро невозможно будет по какой-либо причине обменять, ими всегда можно будет расплатиться, пусть и не по самому выгодному для туриста курсу. Но вполне можно обменять и рубли, сложность лишь в том, что не каждый обменник возьмётся это сделать, но, так как русских туристов в Праге довольно большое количество, это не такая уж сложность, из трёх обменных пунктов хотя бы один возьмётся это сделать.

Обменять валюту в Праге можно чуть ли не на каждом углу, причём как в переносном, так и в прямом смысле. Куда бы вы ни прибыли: на вокзал или в аэропорт, Вас сразу встретят обменные пункты. Это одни из самых невыгодных обменников в городе, пользоваться ими не советую, но если этого не избежать, обменяйте как можно меньшую сумму денег, буквально, чтоб добраться до гостиницы или центра города. Кстати, в гостинице тоже лучше не менять, хоть практически каждый отель и предлагает такую услугу, но, опять же, курс для туристов не выгоден.

Перед тем, как воспользоваться услугами обменных пунктов, обратите внимание на то, берёт ли он комиссию. Порой она может доходить до 3% от суммы обмена, но в Праге очень много обменников с нулевой комиссией (они так и указывают на вывеске перед окном: 0%). Второй нюанс — это курс, даже в одном обменном пункте он может быть разным и зависеть от того, какую сумму Вы хотите обменять: чем больше меняете, тем выгодней для Вас курс. Но хороший (для туриста, конечно же) обменный пункт не только не берёт комиссии, но и меняет купюры любого достоинства по одной, весьма выгодной цене. Как ни странно, но выгоднее обменять деньги, в маленьком окошке на улице у арабов, чем делать это в банке, именно арабские обменники являются самыми удобными для туристов в Праге, располагаются они в историческом центре города, недалеко от Староместской площади и раскиданы по каждому кварталу.

Вы так же можете ехать в Прагу с минимальным количеством наличных денег, практически везде принимают карточки Visa и MasterCard, даже если они не именные. Обналичить деньги с карты Вы можете в офисе своего банка или в офисе банка-партнёра, но тут следует учесть, что не все российские банки имеют таковые за границей. В Праге есть три филиала Сбербанка, где вы можете снять деньги как со счёта, связанного с картой, так и со сберегательной книжки. Если офиса Вашего банка в городе нет, то всегда можно воспользоваться любым банкоматом и снять деньги с карты с процентами.

90000 5 Places with Best Exchange Rates in Prague: Easily Access 90001 90002 90003 1. Money Changers in Old Town 90004 90005 90002 The Old Town, a settlement along Vitava River, is a place to see medieval attractions and to exchange money in Prague. 90005 90002 Change offices in this area are within walking distance from tourist sites such as St. Nicholas Church, Old Town Hall and Kinský Palace. 90005 90002 Near to St. Nicholas Church is Exchange, which is the most popular money changer in Old Town (and also in Prague).It is famous for constantly offering the best rates in the market. 90005 90002 If you need to buy korunas at odd hours, refer to the service of Chequepoint or Interchange branches, which are open 24 hours every day. 90005 90002 90015 Best rates for 90016 90017 — USD 90017 — EUR 90017 — GBP 90017 — CHF 90017 — JPY 90017 — DKK 90017 — NOK 90017 — SEK 90017 — CAD 90017 — AUD 90005 90002 90015 Recommended money changers 90017 1. Exchange 90016 90017 — It is located across the Kafka House and within walking distance from St.Nicholas Church 90017 — Address: Kaprova 14/13, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czech Republic 90017 — Phone: +420 800 225 588 / +420 222 700 890 90017 — Opening hours: Daily 09:00 — 20:00 90017 — Daily rates 90017 — VIP rate coupon 90005 90002 90015 2. Exchange 8 90016 90017 — This forex shop is at the opposite corner of the National Marionette Theater 90017 — Address: Žatecká 16/8, 110 00 Praha-Josefov, Czech Republic 90017 — Phone: +420 605 977 650 90017 — Opening hours: Mon to Fri 9:15 — 19:30; Sat & Sun 10:00 — 18:00 90017 — Daily rates 90017 — VIP rates are offered for exchanging more than 25,000 CZK 90005 90002 90015 3.AuraAktiv 90016 90017 — This change office is at the south side of the Church of the Holy Spirit and a minute walk from the Kafka Monument 90017 — Address: Široká 117/22, 110 00 Praha-Staré Město, Czech Republic 90017 — Phone: + 420 724 417 830 90017 — Opening hours: Mon to Fri 09:00 — 20:00; Sat & Sun 10:00 — 19:00 90017 — Daily rates 90005 90002 90015 4. Chequepoint 90016 90017 — This is an international company that offers currency exchange and money transfer services since тисяча дев’ятсот сімдесят чотири 90017 — The branch is located at the Old Town Square 90017 — Address: Železná 2, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czech Republic 90017 — Phone: +420 224 224 219 90017 — Open 24 hours every day 90005 90002 90015 5.Interchange 90016 90017 — Offering currency exchange and money transfer services for more than 25 years 90017 — Accepts traveler’s cheques 90017 — This is at the south side of the Church of the Holy Saviour, beside Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace 90017 — Address: Karlova 185/10 , 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czech Republic 90017 — Phone: +420 222 221 377 90017 — Open 24 hours every day 90005 90002 90015 How to get there 90016 90017 — By subway: Nearest subway station is Staroměstská 90017 — By tram: Nearest tram station is Staroměstská 90017 — By bus: Nearest bus stops are Staroměstská, Staroměstské Náměstí, and Pařížská 90005 .90000 Money Exchange in Prague — Prague Guide 90001 90002 There are exchange offices on literally every corner. The cheapest option is to withdraw money from a ATM, as there’s no charge or commission (except if your bank imposes a charge; some banks charge around 1.5% for using your card overseas). You can also get a cash advance at major banks and exchange offices (banks usually charge 2% commission). 90003 Most private exchange offices in Prague charge commission of up to 10% and they will advertise higher exchange rates, hoping customers will not realise there is a high commission fee.90004 Some exchange offices advertising ‘No Commission’ are also a poor place to change money and the no-commission policy only applies if you’re changing large amounts of money. You can negotiate commission at any exchange office. Generally it depends on the amount you are exchanging and staff are willing to lower commission down to 3% (if you not lucky enough to be rich, always ask for a commission reduction; it really works). Bureaux de change are probably the most useful places if you need money at the weekend or outside of normal business hours — otherwise we do not recommend them.Hotels, souvenirs shops and some restaurants usually charge around 5% to 6% commission. And a last piece of advice: never change money on the street. There have been several cases where customers have received counterfeit notes. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Money Exchange Tips 90004 90005 90012 90013 Before exchanging money, carefully read all the information on the exchange rate list and the service price list. 90014 90013 If there is anything unclear about the exchange rate or the fee, enquire about the final amount you will receive in the transaction.The bureau de change is obliged to provide you with such information in a suitable manner. 90014 90013 When paying with larger bank notes, especially when it’s dark and you might be thought of as drunk, it’s a good idea to make sure all change received is really in Czech crowns. 90014 90019 90002 90005 90002 90003 Opening hours 90004 90005 90002 Banks open from 8 am-4pm, but many close their exchange facilities at lunch time. Bureaux de change have much more flexible hours, often open until 10pm.90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Approximate Exchange Rate 90004 90005 90002 1 EUR = 24,00 CZK; 1 USD = 18 CZK; 1 GBP = 28 CZK; currency.fin.cz 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Best exchange office in Prague? 90004 90005 90002 If you’re looking for the best exchange rates without any commission there are a few companies offering the really ‘best possible rates’; one of them is a company at www.exchange.cz. They are located at Kaprova 13 (very close to Old Town Square). If you are exchanging a large amount they even give you a special VIP rate.90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Czech currency 90004 90005 90002 The monetary unit of the Czech Republic is the Koruna česká (Kč) — or Czech crown — which is divided into 100 heller. There are heller coins. Coins are only in nominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 crowns. Banknotes come in 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5,000 crowns. 90005 90002 90053 The Czech Republic is a member of the EU, but will only enter the Euro Zone around 2013. 90054 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Currencies Accepted 90004 90005 90002 The official currency is Ceska koruna (Czech crown).Most stores (also small ones) and shops accept credit and debit cards. Selected department stores and restaurants will accept Euros but the exchange rate will not be too good. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Exchange Money Scams 90004 90005 90002 It makes no sense to change money on the streets, and you’re probably going to get ripped off, or get a fake notes etc. Prague is known for its beauty, and unfortunately, its petty crime. On Tuesday I was rushing down Wenceslas Square as I do every day, and as I was about to descend a staircase into the subway system, I turned around to see a man handing another a wad of cash, and the tourist saying a gracious «thank -you.»It happened right in front of my eyes: an illegal money exchange made on the edge of Wenceslas Square. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Export and import of Czech currency 90004 90005 90002 The export and import of valid Czech currency is permitted without authorization from the Czech National Bank to the amount of CZK 350.000 there are no restrictions on an export and import of foreign currency. 90005 90002 90005 90002 90003 Banking in Prague 90004 90005 90002 Banks in Prague can be found by visiting the website of the Czech National Bank, while a popular local bank is Ceska Sporitelna (which has an «Expat Center» at Rytyrska 29) and Komercní banka .90005 90002 90005.90000 Money, Costs and Budget in Prague — Prague Guide 90001 90002 90003 90002 Apart from accommodation prices, city centre restaurants and other tourist attractions, 90005 Prague is still quite cheap 90006 compared to other EU countries. For luxury goods shopping like electrical appliances, cosmetics and fashion, prices are higher here than elsewhere. 90003 90002 90005 An average tourist will spend 90006 around 90005 2500 CZK (100 EUR) 90006 per person per day. The lowest daily budget can be as low as 900 CZK if you stay at hostels, eat takeaways and use public transport.If you stay in private accommodation, eat at average restaurants but control your budget you can get by on 2500 CZK a day. On the other hand, if you stay at top hotels, eat at top end restaurants and use cabs you could easily spend 10.000 CZK a day. Please do not expect Prague to be extremely cheap and remember that only some products are much cheaper here (like beer, food in supermarkets, transport remain relative bargains compared to other European capitals, but the gap is closing). In general, Prague is getting more expensive every year.One reason for this is that since the Czech Republic joined the EU, everything tends to be more expensive than before. Another recent factor making Prague more expensive is large gains in the value of Czech currency. Attractive hotels range between 3500 CZK and 6000 CZK for a double room. Dinner for two with some drinks at a fancier restaurant can cost around 2000 CZK. Hotels in Prague suburbs can cost as low as 700 CZK for a single room. Staying in a hostel dormitory room for one costs 400 CZK (but can be found for as low as 250 CZK).A beer in a pub outside the centre will cost around 25 CZK (though in the heart of the city this will cost up to 80 CZK), and a special lunch menu can cost from 60 to 100 CZK. A pack of Marlboro cigarettes costs 84 CZK, a 0.5 L bottle of water 15 CZK, a loaf of bread 22 CZK, a litre of petrol costs around 32 CZK, and a cup of coffee in a city cafeteria is 45 CZK. Cinema tickets cost up to 200 CZK. 90003 90002 90005 If you want to lower your expenses 90006, you should avoid city centre hotels, restaurants, night clubs and shops, or ask locals where they’re going out.Visiting galleries and museums is not expensive and some of them are admission free. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 Price Examples 90022 90006 90003 90002 90005 Restaurants 90006 90022 Dinner in a midrange restaurant — 90005 600 CZK 90006 90022 Lunch in a pub — 90005 150 CZK 90006 90022 Local beer (0,5litre draught) — 90005 30 to 80 CZK 90006 90022 Soft drinks — 90005 35 CZK 90006 90003 90002 90005 Transportation 90006 90022 Taxi Airport to City centre — 90005 600 CZK 90006 90022 Taxi within city centre — 90005 180 to 250 CZK 90006 90022 One day pass public transport ticket — 90005 110 CZK 90006 90003 90002 90005 Accommodation 90006 90022 Room in flatshare city centre — 90005 7000 CZK / month 90006 90022 Room in flatshare outside city centre — 90005 5500 CZK / month 90006 90022 Flat (2 rooms + kitchen) city centre — 90005 20000 CZK / month 90006 90022 Hostel (dormitory) — 90005 300 to 600 CZK / night 90006 90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 The average monthly salary in Prague 90006 90003 90002 is about 30.000 CZK (around 1300 US $ or £ 1000). This is not enough for locals to live comfortably in the city centre but if you live in suburbs you can manage quite well. The minimum wage in the Czech Republic is around 8000 CZK (or 48 CZK per hour / 1.70 GBP), but if you earn this in Prague you would be unable to survive unless you stay with parents! The cost of living in some villages in poorer regions can be as little as one-fifth of the cost of living in the capital. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 Czech currency 90006 90003 90002 is called Koruna (Kc or CZK).Bank notes are in denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 5000 CZK. Coins are of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 CZK. Koruna is then divided into 100 halers (h). The Czech crown has been fully convertible since 1991. Czech Republic (Prague) do not use the Euro currency yet. 90003 90002 Cash and traveller’s cheques are possible to change in all banks, hotels and exchange offices. 90022 90022 Exchange offices most often offer more convenient rate of exchange but charge rather high exchange fee — check ft first.Do not change money on streets — you run a risk to obtain invalid or false banknotes. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 Exchange rates 90006 90022 90003 90002 For 1 EUR you will get approx. 25 CZK, for 1 USD approx. 19 CZK, for 1 GBP approx. 30 CZK. You can also check today exchange rates at the most recommended exchange office website in Prague. 90005 90006 90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 Entrance fees 90006 90003 90002 Entrance fees to the Prague historical places of interest, museums and galleries are usually between 80 to 150 CZK, some of the private museums are more expensive.The admission fee charged at some of the largest and most significant historical sites such as the Prague Castle (350 CZK) and the Jewish Museum (300 CZK) appears to be rather high. However the ticket is valid for visits to several places and it makes it quite cheap. All the fees can be reduced because of the system discounts etc. and cards. Some of the places allow free admission on one of the days in a month. 90022 90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 Prague Economy 90006 90022 90003 90002 Prague is the wealthiest city in Central and Eastern Europe, and wealthier than many in Western Europe, with a per-capita GDP (PPP) of EUR 32,357, which is at 153% of the EU average.The GDP per capita of Prague is more than double that of the Czech Republic as a whole (this not reflect whole country). Life in Prague, as you as a visitor will experience it, is still out of reach to many working-class Praguers. Food and transport remain relative bargains compared to other European capitals, but the gap is closing. 90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 Money tips 90006 90003 90002 — Do not carry large amount of cash 90022 — When you’re going to a place, where you know you can pay with a credit card, take one and limit the cash.90022 — Try not to show how much money you have in your wallet. 90022 — Never leave your wallet lying free on a table or anywhere else. Best to keep it is in a closed pocket. Those secret pockets like I have seen once (in underpants or a bra) are maybe a little exaggerated. 90022 — If you know a little Czech, do not worry to ask more times when you do not understand the exact sum at the counter. And if you do not, try to pretend you do. 90022 — If you go through or to an especially dangerous place divide your money into two halves and store them in two different places.Then if you are mugged there is a chance that the second half will pass unnoticed. 90003 90002 Despite all these frightening advises the 90005 crime in Prague is no worse than in any other big city 90006. For instance the editor of this article is living downtown his whole life and it never occurred to him that he would have to face any criminals. But still the pick-pocketing exists and is advised to be aware of it. 90005 90006 90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 Hotels values ​​90006 90022 90003 90002 Sometimes we see disappointed travellers coming to Prague for a romantic break when they booked so called 3 * hotels for a very good price.Remember if you find very attractive special deal for double room for 500 CZK, and it claims to be a luxury hotel — do some TripAdvisor.com check before booking (unless price is top priority). 90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 Tourist High Season 90006 90003 90002 As a rule, the tourist season begins April 1st and ends October 31st. During this period most monuments are open. Outside the season (with the exception of the Christmas and New Years ‘holidays) accommodation and some tourist services tend to be cheaper.90003 90002 90003 90002 90005 Tip: 90006 Visit other cities outside of Prague — It’s true about the prices, the further off the beaten path and away from the touristy streets, the better the prices. 90003.90000 Prague’s Currency: The Czech Crown (CZK) 90001 90002 The official currency of the Czech Republic is the «90003 Czech Koruna 90004», sometimes referred to as the «90003 Czech Crown 90004», or «Koruna česká» in Czech. Of course, the capital uses the same currency. The symbol of the currency is «Kč» in Czech and «CZK» in English and internationally. The ISO code is also CZK. 90007 90002 Even though it is possible to pay with Euros in some of the tourist areas of Prague, it is definitely better to exchange or simply pay with a Credit / Debit Card, which are widely accepted.If you are paying in Euros, be sure to always check the current 90003 exchange rate 90004! 90007 HONEST TIP The best way to pay anywhere in the World without worrying about the exchange rates is 90003 Revolut 90004. Get your free Revolut card today, and save on the exchange fees and rates. 90002 Get Free Revolut Card 90015 90016 You will be redirected to our partner Revolut 90017 90007 90019 90002 Official Prague (and Czech Republic) Currency is a Czech Crown (CZK) 90007 90022 Czech Crown Exchange Rates & Converter 90023 90002 Below are the actual (refreshed on a daily basis) exchange rates between the Czech Crown and various international currencies: 90007 90026 90027 90028 90029 CZK 90030 90029 USD 90030 90029 EUR 90030 90029 GBP 90030 90029 CAD 90030 90029 AUD 90030 90029 RUB 90030 90029 INR 90030 90029 AED 90030 90047 90048 90049 90028 90051 90003 100 CZK = 90004 90054 90051 4.1 USD 90054 90051 3.7 EUR 90054 90051 3.2 GBP 90054 90051 5.7 CAD 90054 90051 6.4 AUD 90054 90051 298.6 RUB 90054 90051 307.8 INR 90054 90051 14.9 AED 90054 90047 90072 90073 90074 Money Exchange Tips 90075 90002 OUR TIP # 1 Do not use cash and 90003 pay only with your Credit / Debit Card 90004. You can use it basically everywhere — hotels, taxis, restaurants, attractions, etc. 90007 OUR TIP # 2 The best way to get local currency in Prague is 90003 using the ATM 90004. You can simply use your Credit / Debit Card and withdraw Czech Crowns at a very fair rate.There are more than 1c000 ATMs in Prague, so they are basically on every corner. 90002 OUR TIP # 3 Do not use unreliable 90003 money exchange offices 90004 or 90003 dealers in the streets 90004. If you really need an exchange office, we recommend Czech based EXCHANGE in Kaprova street, number 14/13, which offers fair rates with no exchange fees. You could also try the one close to Wenceslas Square, on the street Na Mustku 2. 90007 90002 When you are exchanging money in any other exchange office, make sure you follow this check-list: 90007 90090 90091 Always check the exchange rate table and look for the column «We Buy» and your currency.Especially if the advertisements scream «0% commission»; instead of charging you commission they will try to make money with a 90003 very bad exchange rate 90004 (e.g. 1 EUR for 15 CZK instead of 26 CZK) 90094 90091 If you do not see any sign «0% commission» or «no commission», be careful. Here they will probably try to rip you off by charging you a 90003 high commission 90004 (e.g. 28%). Look for the bottom of the exchange rate list for the fine print, or ask the worker about the commission before you exchange 90094 90091 If you are asked to 90003 sign a receipt, 90004 ask how much money are you getting including all commissions and other fees.Before you sign off the receipt you can always cancel the whole transaction. If you get into argument with the worker, do not sign anything and call the local police by dialing 158 (state police) or 156 (municipal police) 90094 90103 90002 Watch following video from the guys at Honest Guide, which explains the whole 90003 money exchange scam 90004 90007 90002 90109 90110 90007 90022 History of the Czech Crown 90023 90002 The current Czech Koruna came into being in 1993, after the former Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and the Slovakian Republic.But the history of the currency dates further back. The first autonomous currency, bearing the name of «Koruna» (meaning, unsurprisingly, «Crown»), was introduced after the declaration of the autonomy of the Czechoslovakia, which had before that been part of Austria-Hungary. 90007 90002 The aim of the Minister of Finance Alois Rašín was to tame the high post-war inflation and make the Czech currency trustworthy and stable. After he died, his successor Karel Engliš finally managed to lead the «Koruna» to the gold standard.The history of the Czech Republic met many dramatic turns after that, which of course influenced the currency as well. 90007 90002 In the period of 1939 — 1945 року, when Czechoslovakia was occupied by the German Reich and later forced to become part of it (as the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia), the Koruna lost its autonomous status and became dependent on the Reichsmark. After the liberation of Czechoslovakia at the end of the war, it was necessary to undergo a procedure of recovery of all the country, including, of course, the currency.And, sadly, it was to meet yet more turbulence soon after … 90007 90002 In the long, infamous period of Czech history (1948 — 1989) when not only the monetary policy, but the country in general, was under the thumb of the directive planning of the Communist regime, the currency was devalued greatly. Officially, inflation did not exist, but it was manifesting itself in things like a lack of certain goods and the growth of the «black market». 90007 90002 The Czechs tried to reform the centrally planned economy, but the efforts were suppressed by military engagement (occupation) — The Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia.The period of «Normalisation» followed, one of the darkest eras of Bohemian history. It was only after the Velvet revolution that the Czech currency could once again start to evolve and be part of the free market economy. Nowadays, the Czech Koruna finally fulfils the standard of the advanced countries. 90007 90074 Czech Republic and Euro 90075 90002 The Czech Republic joined the European Union in 2004, but still retains its own currency. There are some political parties that support the adoption of the euro, but popular public opinion is opposed to it.There are even opinions that the country should leave the Union, heard mostly in connection with the EU’s regulations and immigration crisis. 90003 90004 90007 90022 Structure of the Czech Crown 90023 90002 Czech banknotes and coins are exclusively issued by the Central Bank of the Czech Republic (CNB). At the present time, there are twelve coins and banknotes of different value in circulation. 90007 90134 90002 Czech Crown (CZK) Has Six Coins — In Value of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 90007 90074 Coins 90075 90090 90091 90003 The 1 CZK coin 90004 has been in circulation since 1993.It is made of steel, coated with nickel. On one side there is the Czech lion, and the underside is decorated with the St. Wenceslas ‘Crown symbol. 90094 90091 90003 The 2 CZK coin’s 90004 age and material are the same as above. On one side there is the Czech lion, and the underside is decorated with the Grand-Moravian jewel. 90094 90091 90003 The 5 CZK coin’s 90004 age and material are the same as the previous ones, but this coin is slightly bigger. On one side there is again the Czech lion, and the underside is decorated with the motive of Charles Bridge.90094 90091 90003 The 10 CZK coin 90004 is coated with copper, so unlike the previously mentioned ones (with a silver colour), this one is reddish. It is again decorated with the Czech lion on one side, with the other one bearing a motive of a cathedral (the national historic landmark of Brno, a Moravian city). There is one more version (from the year 2000), which bears a motive of a machine fragment on the underside. It was issued to mark the occasion of the Millenium. 90094 90091 90003 The 20 CZK coin 90004 also exists in two versions (from 1993 and 2000).Both are coated with copper and zinc fusion, and thus take on a golden colour. On one side, they both have the symbol of the Czech lion (just like all the coins), and on the other side there is either St. Wenceslas on his horse (like the statue, located on Wenceslas Square), or a fragment of an astronomical machine. 90094 90091 90003 The 50 CZK coin 90004 is the biggest one and it is bimetal, consisting of two homocentric circles of different colours. The inner one (copper and zinc fusion) appears gold and the outer one (copper) is reddish.It is decorated with buildings typical for Prague. 90094 90103 90165 90002 Czech Crown (CZK) Has Six Banknotes — In Value of 100, 200, 500, 1.000, 2.000 and 5.000 90007 90074 Banknotes 90075 90090 90091 90003 The 100 CZK banknote 90004 exists in two valid versions (1995 and 1997), differing only in details (such as adding a touch-sing for the sightless people on the newer one). There is a portrait of the celebrated King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV on the banknote, and the general colour of it is green.90094 90091 90003 The 200 CZK banknote 90004 (in two also almost identical versions from тисяча дев’ятсот дев’яносто шість and 1998) is decorated with the face of John Amos Comenius, the famous philosopher, pedagogue, and theologian (in Czech Jan Amos Komenský). The colour is orange-brown. 90094 90091 90003 The 500 CZK banknote 90004 (two versions from 1997 and 2009) bears the lovely face of the famous Czech female writer Božena Němcová. The colour scheme of the banknote is pink-brown. 90094 90091 90003 The 1.000 CZK banknote 90004 (two versions from 1996 and 2008) is decorated with the portrait of František Palacký, a famous Czech historian and the most influential person of the Czech National Revival (often called «Father of the Nation»).The colour scheme is pink-violet. 90094 90091 90003 The 2.000 CZK banknote 90004 (two versions from тисячу дев’ятсот дев’яносто дев’ять and 2007) belongs once again to a woman, since it is decorated with the portrait of Ema Destinová (Emmy Destinn). This remarkable woman was a famous Czech operatic soprano singer. The colour is green. 90094 90091 90003 The 5.000 CZK banknote 90004 (two versions from тисячу дев’ятсот дев’яносто дев’ять and 2009), the highest value legal tender of the Czech Republic, bears a portrait of one of the most famous and valued Czech personalities: Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk.He was a very important figure of the Czechoslovak independence efforts during World War I, and the founder and first President of Czechoslovakia (often called «President liberator»). The colour scheme is blue-pink. 90003 90004 90094 90103 90022 Honest Tips For Your Prague Stay 90023 90002 AIRPORT TRANSFER Get a private transfer from / to Prague Airport for a price of regular taxi (€ 27). 90007 90002 FREE REVOLUT CARD The best way to pay anywhere in the World without worrying about the exchange rates is Revolut.Get your free Revolut card today, and save on the exchange fees and rates. 90007 .