Country and Currency Information

Israel
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Time Zone (GMT):+2
Population:8,146,300
Capital City:Jerusalem
Largest City:Jerusalem
Currency:Israeli Shekels = 100 agorot
Currency Code:ILS
Banknote Denominations:20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 (planned)
Exchangeable Currencies:All major
* Lowest Returnable Note:20
Additional Information:The new 50 Israeli Shekel note was issued September 2014. This new series will be continued from 2016 onwards

* When selling currency back to most bureaux. Coins are generally NOT returnable.

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Israel
Friday 16 May 2025 2:26pm
Updated information on why foreign nationals may be legally refused entry into Israel (See 'Immigration checks' on the 'Entry requirements' page).

(This information was still current on the GOV.UK website 36 minutes ago)