Money of Cyprus

country Monetary unit - pound (CYP). The national currency quotation.

The Cyprus pound till August, 1955 was equated to pound sterling and divided into 20 shillings, or of 180 piastres. Present êîíâåðòèðóåìàÿ  currency of Cyprus 1 CYP (=100 cents) - one of ñàìûõ  powerful in the world

In Southern Cyprus in circulation there are notes of denomination in 0,5, 1, 5 and 10 cyprus pounds. The exchange of cash currency besprepjadstvenno is effected in all branches of banks, numerous intercharge points, where a heading usually above than in jars. Traveller's cheques and the basic international charge cards are accepted in large shopping centres, shops etc.

In Northern Cyprus in spite of the fact that official monetary unit here still there is a cyprus pound, in circulation there is a lira Turkey (=100 kurusham).

N.B. To the tourists who have attent Northern Cyprus (at availability in deeds of the conforming marks on it) entry to Southern Cyprus is occluded for ever.

P.S. The Russian tourists can attend Republic Cyprus without entry visas. The allowed term of abiding thus - till 90 days.