The Euro coin scam and other Ile de Jerba, Tunisia Tourist Trap Tips

There is lots to be found on the beaches along the hotels. People will try to sell you necklaces and fruit and try to get you to go for a horse or camel ride. There are also quite a few men who will present you with a 2 Euro coin and try to get you to exchange smaller money for it. They do this on the auspices that they are selling fruit and need smaller money for change. The coins are fake. I couldn't tell by looking at it, and after I was told by a security man, I purposely took the coin the next time and held it and really examined it. I still couldn't tell. I guess someone is minting them and doing a damn good job! :) Hell, you could probably spend them in Europe as well because they look and feel real enough. But just so you know...

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