"Money" Egypt Favorite Tip by JohnniOmani

Favorite thing: Most people will tell you that a trip to Egypt involves spending pounds and dollars. Dollars reign supreme in the country due to a collasped economy and any major tourist site including the overnight train to Luxor or Aswan demand US dollars. Use up all your pounds first and use your US dollars for transport and tours if necessary. The offical currency is the Egyptian pound. One pound consists of 100 piastres (pt). The coins consisting of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 are very handy when giving out baksheesh. ATMS can be found almost in every tourist area including Sinai, Luxor etc. In general, HSBC, Visa and Mastercard cash withdrawals are the best way to go.