Can I use Thomas cook travellers cheques in the Gambia
It depends, some businesses will accept US currency, some won't. More businesses will accept US currency in cities on or near the border. If they accept US currency, you will be subject to their exchange rate. Also, obviously you can use your debit/credit cards and your currency will be converted for the transaction (subject to the bank's exchange rate). Overall, if you have the time, you're better off waiting for a day that has a better than average exchange rate and exchanging whatever money you plan on spending. Even though it may be convenient, the exchange rate that businesses will offer are not going to be as good as what you could find at a proper currency exchange or bank.
No. Most countries accept as Legal Tender only their own currency.
In the Lesser Antilles, the currency you should primarily use is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is the official currency for many of the islands in this region. However, some islands may also accept the US Dollar (USD), especially in tourist areas. It's advisable to check the specific island's currency preferences before your trip and consider having some local currency on hand for smaller purchases.
In South Africa, a five rand coin can be exchanged at various locations, including banks, currency exchange offices, and retail outlets that accept cash transactions. However, if you are specifically referring to exchanging a coin for banknotes or different denominations, it would typically be done at a bank or an official currency exchange service. Parliament itself does not handle currency exchange.
American currency is not legal tender in Canada. Many (but not all) taxi drivers will accept American bills at par. You would be wise to convert to Canadian currency. Canadian banks will exchange American bills for Canadian bills at a fair exchange rate, and will do so while you wait. Besides, our bills are prettier than American bills.
Contact your bank and ask them not to accept any cheques in the number range of the cheques that are missing.
Expensive Jewellry shops etc.
No. Asda stopped taking cheques on the 1st January 2007. Sainsbury stopped taking cheques on the 1st August 2007. Tesco stopped taking cheques on the 25th February 2008.
This is becoming rare and you have to by chips and redeem the chips. Most Casinos no longer accept cheques with the exception of Payroll Cheques, and they have to real company cheques, not hand written.
Most all American Banks that are FDIC accept travelers checks.
Most banks will accept them up to 6 months past the date on the cheque. Governemnt cheques, cashiers cheques, and certified cheques do not staledate, unless the cheque specificly states otherwise.
My guess, Nepal is legally accept indian currency.
Yes, Switzerland does not accept euros as a form of currency. The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF).
Pound
No. (Exception. Tesco Accept Business Cheques only with prior arrangement with store management).
No, they don't.
Currency gets its Power from the People who accept it. If you lose faith in the ability of the Government to stand behind a currency its value decreases, or can become ZERO. If you want to buy something from me and I refuse to accept your Currency, and demand Gold, what is the Currency's value...well Zero for this transaction.