What is the American Currency?
| Currency: | US Dollar |
| Central Bank: | Federal Reserve Bank |
| Currency symbol: | $ (dollar) |
| Currency sub unit: | ¢ (cent) |
| Nicknames: | greenback, buck, dough, green |
| Bank notes: | $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 |
| Coins: | 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1 |
The US dollar is one of the most dominant reserve currencies in the world and is also the main tender for several other countries or regions outside the United States, including the Caribbean, Ecuador and El Salvador.
Don’t be surprised to hear dollars being referred to as ‘bucks’ when you are out and about, this is a commonly used nickname! You may also hear 5 cent coins referred to as a ‘nickel’, a 10 cent coin as a ‘dime’ and a 25 cent coin as a ‘quarter’.
Tipping is standard practice across America and you will be expected to pay up to 15% on top of your meal – or even 20% for upmarket restaurants. Thankfully, portion sizes tend to be very generous indeed, so you’re unlikely to feel short-changed!
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What to spend your dollars on
Smart gambling in Vegas
1 USD
A cab from Grand Central Station to
the Empire State Building5.50 USD
Catch an LA Lakers game (from)
35 USD
Watch an IMAX at the L.A. Chinese Theatre
19 USD
Sip fresh coffee at Central Park
4 USD
A budget
RecalculateMust-sees in the United States
- New York
- This bustling metropolis is full of great landmarks. The Empire State Building, Broadway theatre district and Madison Square Garden are just three of them, begging to be explored!
- New Orleans
- A vibrant clash of American, Caribbean and French influences, New Orleans is especially known for its live blues and jazz music.
- Miami
- Miami features a unique blend of Hispanic and American culture that you won’t find anywhere else. Take it all in while you walk the famous South Beach.
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