More then a year in SA resulted in 1 (one) false 50 bol. note (that is 5 US). I got it from a bolivian fuel-station.
A much bigger problem is the US-dollar. The paper is not to strong so it tears esy... and once it has even the smallest tear (even 2 mm) it becomes absolutely worthless. No one, including banks and exchmge-offices, will except it.
As far as exchanging money on the street, just check the rate via internet. Rate,s on the street are often (much) better then in the bank. Just use your brain and don,t follow the guy into a dark ally ;-)
An exampls of an "official" street-rate in Venezuela.
ATM-rate 1900. Standard street-rate 2500. That is 30 % more!!!
ATM,s are everywhere. Only Brasil is more dificult with a "international"-card. Use the shopping-malls, where there is usually a line of 10 ATM,s
Maarten
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[This message has been edited by mmaarten (edited 28 December 2005).]
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