While the
shops offer a wide selection of quality goods, local items can be bought in the many
bazaars. Purchases include
hand-carved, inlaid woodwork, carpets, rugs, silks, leather goods, mats, tablecloths, gold, silver, glass and ceramics.
Bargaining is customary. There are restrictions on which items may be taken out of the country (see
Duty-Free for details).
Shopping hoursGenerally 0900-1300 and 1500-2000.
Currency Information:CurrencyIranian Rial (IRR; symbol
Rs) = 100 dinars. Notes are in denominations of Rs50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of Rs500, 250, 100 and 50.
Currency ExchangeIt is advisable to bring hard currency for exchange purposes.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsMasterCard is accepted in some places, but credit cards should not be relied on as the sole means of payment. Be aware that if the card was issued in the USA, it may not be usable due to the US trade embargo. There are no ATMs.
Traveller's ChequesIt is not possible to exchange traveller's cheques.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursSat-Wed 0730-1330, Thurs 0730-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | Rs14,470.28 |
| $1.00= | Rs9,914.14 |
| €1.00= | Rs13,239.92 |
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