The common currency in Iran is the Iranian rial
The Iranian rial is the currency name of Iran. Iranian Rial (Original symbol: RI. Standard symbol: IRR, unofficial name is Tuman. One Tuman is equal to ten Rials. There are seven currencies in Iran, the smallest is 100 Rials , the largest is five hundred thousand rials.
The face values ??of banknotes are 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000 and even 100000 rials. The coin denominations are: 1. 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 rials. From the end of 2011 to the beginning of 2012, the United States and Europe announced sanctions on Iran, causing the rial to depreciate significantly.
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< p>Notes on consumption in Iran:1. Due to Western sanctions, any credit cards such as Visa and Master and traveler's checks cannot be used in Iran. In some hotels and stores, cash such as US dollars and euros can be used directly. < /p>
2. Carry your passport with you (preferably a copy of the passport page and visa page) in order to respond to the interrogation by law enforcement officers. When encountering interrogation, you must remain calm and avoid conflict with the other party.
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When the other party asks to check foreign exchange and passport, try to refuse, but you can express your willingness to go to the nearest police station to avoid being deceived by fake police officers. If you are deceived, call the police in time, pay attention to save relevant evidence, and write down important characteristics. and information.
3. Try to avoid going to remote areas alone. If necessary, it is best to be accompanied by a local person. Take good care of your belongings, especially your passport (it is more troublesome to apply for a replacement visa if it is lost). ), do not carry large amounts of cash with you.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Iranian Rial