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 NZD to USD for your overseas adventures.
At Travel Money NZ, we ensure you get a competitive NZD to USD exchange rate and offer the most convenient options to buy USD, simply visit a savvy Travel Money Expert at one of our stores across New Zealand and we'll do the rest.
Holiday Budget Calculator
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!
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 NZD to USD with Travel Money NZ and ensure every dollar takes you further.
All about US currency
What countries use the USD Dollar currency?
When traveling to the United States, you’ll need to convert your NZD 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.
Cash rate
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Card rate
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Code
USD
Symbol
$
Coins
Cents - 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c
Banknotes
Dollars - $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
Dollar notes and coins
Like the New Zealand 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. Up until the 20th Century, it showed figures from Greek and Roman mythology and composite Native Americans.
- 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 NZD to USD conversion is essential to maximising your travel budget. Travel Money NZ makes it easy to get USD. With tools to help plan your expenses, you’re ready to start your USA adventure.
Make your currency exchange simple, so you can focus on enjoying your travels!