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It’s a party in the USA!

Looking for some greenbacks and Benjamins for your trip abroad? Whether you’re hitting Broadway in New York, shopping in LA, or backpacking through South America, we’re here to help convert your AUD to USD for your overseas adventures.

At Travel Money Oz, we ensure you get a competitive AUD to USD exchange rate and offer the most convenient options to buy USD, including online purchases with same-day delivery or click-and-collect, or exchange AUD to USD in-person with our savvy experts at one of our stores across Australia.

How much should you budget for the US?

Everything you need to know before you travel, including example US travel budgets, tipping guides, must-do activities, safety tips, and other travel money advice.

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We know holiday budgeting can be a snooze fest, but it's important! Just pop in your trip details, and our clever tools will mix crowd-sourced Numbeo data with our exchange rates to show you how much to bring. Easy as!

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Tips to travelling the USA on a budget

  • Travel in the off-season (fall/winter) for cheaper flights & hotels, minus the crowds.
  • Eat like a local - grab tasty bites from food trucks or cool diners—yum and budget-friendly!
  • Take the bus or fly smart with low-cost airlines to get around, and Uber/Lyft for short trips.
  • Enjoy free fun - stroll in Central Park, hit the National Mall, or visit the Grand Canyon—no ticket needed!
  • Convert AUD to USD with Travel Money Oz and ensure every dollar takes you further.

Ways to Exchange

Same Day Delivery Foreign Cash

Order your USD online and have it delivered straight to your home or office.

Click and Collect Foreign Cash

Reserve your USD online and collect it at a convenient Travel Money Oz store near you.
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All about US currency

What countries use the USD Dollar currency?

 When traveling to the United States, you’ll need to convert your AUD to USD, but the influence of the US Dollar extends far beyond its borders. It’s the official currency of numerous countries and territories, making it one of the most widely used currencies globally.

Countries that officially use the USD include…

Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Zimbabwe, East Timor (Timor-Leste), the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. US territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the US Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands also use the USD.

Additionally, countries like Cambodia and the Bahamas widely accept USD alongside their local currencies. The USD’s role as a global reserve currency ensures its significance across the world, including in nations that peg their currencies to the Dollar, such as Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

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Coins

Cents - 1c, 5c ,10c, 25c, 50c

Banknotes

Dollar - $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

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Dollar notes and coins

Like the Australian Dollar, the US Dollar (USD) is divided into 100 cents, but its coins and notes are steeped in unique American history. 

Coin denominations include the penny (1¢), nickel (5¢), dime (10¢), quarter (25¢), half-dollar (50¢), and dollar coin ($1). 

The notes, often called "bills," are available in $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 denominations.

Fun facts about US banknotes

Each coin and note celebrates an iconic figure or moment in US history, such as Abraham Lincoln on the penny and George Washington on the $1 bill.

The $100 bill, featuring Benjamin Franklin, is often referred to as a "Benjamin" and is a symbol of luxury worldwide.

The US dollar coin was originally based on the value and appearance of the Spanish dollar, used in Spanish America from the 16th to 19th Century.

Travel Money Trivia

  • The US Dollar is the most traded and recognised currency in the world.
  • It was officially adopted as the currency unit of the United States in 1785.
  • The early currency of the USA didn’t feature presidents as it does today - for example, the $10 note issued in 1861 featured an allegorical symbol of Hercules from Greek and Roman mythology! USA started switching to featuring presidents on their banknotes around the 1860s.
  • The largest note ever printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was the $100,000 Gold Certificate, Series 1934. These notes were only used for transactions between Federal Reserve Banks and weren’t available to the general public.

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Getting the best exchange rate for your AUD to USD conversion is essential to maximising your travel budget. Travel Money Oz makes it easy to get USD, whether you prefer to buy in-store, order online, or use our click-and-collect option. With tools to help plan your expenses and secure delivery options, you’re ready to start your USA adventure.

Make your currency exchange simple and convenient, so you can focus on enjoying your travels!