Small Change

Posted by Nicholas Gill May 27, 2006

Generally, when you exchange money or withdrawl from an ATM you often stuck with only large bills. This becomes a problem in many South american countries where most shops don't have change. I remember going to qa market once and trying to buy an item that cost about half od a dollar and paid with a bill the size of a dollar and they didn't have changed and refused me! It is not always that extreme, but it does happen; particularly in small out of the way towns. What you can do is just use your big bills as a much as you can and always in the places that you know will have change such as supermarkets, bus stations, or upscale restaurants. Try and save the small bills for when you really need them. It will save a great deal of frustration in the long run.