Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Norwegian Krone
For American Readers:
At this writing, $1 = approximately 7 kroner (or 1
krone = approximately 14.2 US¢); this was the rate of exchange used to cal-
culate the dollar values given throughout this edition. Bear in mind that
throughout the context of this topic, dollar amounts less than $10 are
rounded to the nearest nickel, and dollar amounts greater than $10 are
rounded to the nearest dollar.
For British Readers:
At this writing £1 = approximately 12.5 kroner (or
1 krone = approximately 8 pence). This was the rate of exchange used to
calculate the pound values in the table below.
Regarding the Euro:
At the time of this writing, 1
€
= 8.45 kroner, or,
stated differently, 1 krone = approximately 12 eurocents. But that relation-
ship can and probably will change during the lifetime of this edition. For
more exact ratios between these and other currencies, check an up-to-date
source at the time of your arrival in Norway.
NOK
US$
UK£
Euro
NOK
US$
UK£
Euro
1
0.14
0.08
0.12
75
10.65
6.00
9.00
2
0.28
0.16
0.24
100
14.20
8.00
12.00
3
0.43
0.24
0.36
125
17.75
10.00
15.00
4
0.57
0.32
0.48
150
21.30
12.00
18.00
5
0.71
0.40
0.60
175
24.85
14.00
21.00
6
0.85
0.48
0.72
200
28.40
16.00
24.00
7
0.99
0.56
0.84
225
31.95
18.00
27.00
8
1.14
0.64
0.96
250
35.50
20.00
30.00
9
1.28
0.72
1.08
275
39.05
22.00
33.00
10
1.42
0.80
1.20
300
42.60
24.00
36.00
15
2.13
1.20
1.80
350
49.70
28.00
42.00
20
2.84
1.60
2.40
400
56.80
32.00
48.00
25
3.55
2.00
3.00
500
71.00
40.00
60.00
50
7.10
4.00
6.00
1000
142.00
80.00
120.00
the $3 charge. The company can also
help you with wire transfers, as well as
converting VAT (value-added tax)
refund checks. Information is mailed
upon request.
In England contact Ruesch Interna-
tional Ltd., Marble Arch Tower, 14th
Floor, 55-Bryanston St., London
W1H 7AA (
&
0207/563-3300;
fax
0207/563-3390).
TRAVELER'S CHECKS
Traveler's
checks are a bit outdated in the wake
of ATMs, but some visitors still prefer
this old-fashioned means of carrying
money. Most banks give you a better
exchange rate for traveler's checks than
for cash. Checks denominated in U.S.
dollars or British pounds are accepted
virtually anywhere; sometimes you
can also get checks in a local currency.
The agencies listed below will
replace checks if they're lost or stolen,
provided you produce documenta-
tion. When purchasing checks, ask
about refund hot lines. American
Express has the most offices around
the world.
