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Oops - brought back Algerian Dinars I can’t change
So, if anyone was to do something ridiculous like plan a trip to Algeria, let me know because I’ve accidentally brought back about £100 of local currency ????*♀️
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What rate did you buy at out of interest?
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The rate I got wasn’t fantastic as I had the “pleasure” of a police escort for the first 24 hours or so. Kinda made it awkward to get money changed on the street and I ended up at the bank.
I got about 146 to the Euro.
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Ouch, not so good.
Afaict, the 'black market' in Alg is hardly clandestine, sold openly at the airport and with rate fluctuations discussed in the national press.
I bet if you had asked a cop he'd have directed you to a place (jewellers, phone shops, ask around) or done it for himself.
But first time in Alg that might feel a bit sketchy ;-)
If anyone needs a place for 250/€ near Oran port, PM me or Ed Gill who found it.
As it's OK with Ed, I can add that the Google map embedded on this page IDs the spot - it's where the route to Tindouf starts
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Originally Posted by Chris Scott
Ouch, not so good.
Afaict, the 'black market' in Alg is hardly clandestine, sold openly at the airport and with rate fluctuations discussed in the national press.
I bet if you had asked a cop he'd have directed you to a place (jewellers, phone shops, ask around) or done it for himself.
But first time in Alg that might feel a bit sketchy ;-)
If anyone needs a place for 250/€ near Oran port, PM me or Ed Gill who found it.
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My favourite spot of all time for a black market money exchange. A row of womenswear shops…only selling a few used and soiled dresses and shoes, clearly as a front for the said currency exchange. And right next to the Spanish Consulate, so in plain side of the permanent and substantial police guard there too.
I have the guys number if anyone is heading via Oran and wants to arrange to meet him, to save time. DM me if you’d like it.
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