What's in this Tokelau currency guide?
| Country | Tokelau |
| Flag |  |
| Country Code | TK |
| Domestic Currency | NZ Dollar |
| Currency Symbol | NZ$ |
| Currency Code | NZD |
| Exchange Rate | USD/NZD = 1.6797 |
| Telephone Prefix | +690 |
Quick Conversions from US Dollar to NZ Dollar
To calculate specific USD/NZD amounts use our Convert USD to NZD quick calculator. To read more about the latest exchange rate trends and to compare FX provider rates view USD to NZD Rate Guide.
Tokelau Currency Info
The New Zealand dollar is informally called the ‘kiwi’ by foreign exchange traders and analysts due to the kiwi bird, which is native to New Zealand, being something of a national symbol for the country. The kiwi bird is also depicted on New Zealand’s one-dollar coin.
Although the New Zealand dollar is considered one of the eight FX ‘majors’, it is actually only the world’s eleventh most traded currency. Further to the other seven majors – the US dollar, euro, yen, pound, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar and Swiss franc – the New Zealand dollar also falls behind the Mexican peso, the Chinese yuan and the Swedish krona in its share of the foreign exchange market (around 2%). The currencies of China and Mexico are not considered majors due to their emerging market status, while the krona’s market share has only exceeded that of the New Zealand dollar fairly recently (in 2016, according to the Bank for International Settlements) and is therefore not yet considered ahead of New Zealand’s currency.
In the past two decades, the New Zealand dollar’s lowest value against the US dollar occurred in October 2000 when the NZD/USD exchange rate traded at just 0.3901. The currency’s two-decade high occurred in August 2011 when NZD/USD reached 0.8842.
Among the majors, the New Zealand dollar is considered a riskier currency, which means that its value will fall against the larger majors (especially JPY, USD, CHF, GBP and EUR) during periods of economic uncertainty or when global geopolitical risk is elevated, or during bouts of high market volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What currency should I use in Tokelau?
The domestic currency in Tokelau is the NZ Dollar.
What is the NZ Dollar currency code and symbol?
The three letter currency code for the NZ Dollar is NZD — symbol is NZ$.
How much is U$100 US Dollars in NZ Dollars?
U$ 100 converts to NZ$ 167.97
Which countries use the NZ Dollar?
It is the domestic currency in New Zealand, Cook Islands, Niue, Pitcairn and Tokelau.
Is the NZ Dollar a closed currency?
No, the NZ Dollar is freely available and convertible. See guide: What is a closed currency?
NZ Dollar (NZD) in the markets
Growing fears of the coronavirus outbreak has moved the market into safer currencies such as the USD and away from AUD, NZD and CAD.
The threat of proxy war between the US and Iran in Iraq also pared back some of the gains the Kiwi had made coming into the New Year.
In December the New Zealand dollar has climbed back to US$0.66 it's highest value since July.
Against the Australian dollar, jumped to A$0.96 after being as low as A$0.92 in early November before starting a strong recovery upto current levels above A$0.95.
Robbing New Zealand's currency of better gains in 2019 have been reduced risk appetite spurred on by an escalation in the US-China trade standoff, and high correlations with other weak currencies, including the Australian dollar and yuan.
For more details read the full article NZ Dollar Forecasts.
The interactive chart below shows the USD to NZD exchange rate and trend for the previous 3 months:
Travel, Currency and Money saving tips for Tokelau
In a world where travel has become easy and accessible to the masses, travelling to Tokelau – a territory of New Zealand – still requires a dedication that dissuades all but the most committed visitors. It takes upwards of 24 hours to reach Tokelau by boat from its nearest neighbour, Samoa, and you can forget about flying – there’s no airstrip. Once you’re there, the ship that brought you is your only means of getting between the nation’s three atolls – Fakaofo, Atafu and Nukunonu. It takes nine hours to travel between the two most distant ones (Fakaofo and Atafu). Your ship will also be your ticket home, so you’ll have to be prepared to stay for at least five days until it’s ready to leave, or wait for the next one in a week's time.
The distances around the atolls are short, so one can travel on foot within an atoll. Tourists can travel between atolls on a dinghy or traditional outrigger canoe.
What currency is used in Tokalau?
New Zealand currency is the only currency used in Tokelau.
Travel money for Tokelau
Save money and time by Ordering your NZ Dollars online from Travelex, you get better rates and can pick up the NZD cash locally or even on travel day at the airport.
Another popular option is to use a Pre-paid Travel Card. Your Debit/Credit Card provider will charge you 2% from market mid-rate, but your bank may also charge an extra 3% as an “Overseas Transaction Charge” plus “Overseas ATM” fees for withdrawing cash.
For card purchases if offered a choice of currencies always select to Pay in NZ Dollars otherwise you may get much worst exchange rates.
| Travel Money Provider | Amount NZD(NZ$) | Exchange Rate | Fee USD | Deal Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NZ$1,505 10.61% Best Overall | 1.505 | 0^ | |
Banks - Average Rate   Average bank rate | NZ$1,445 14.16% NZ$60 less | 1.4598 | U$10 |
Tokelau Trip Checklist
- Compare NZD travel cash rates - probably why you are here!
- Lonely Planet - world's best travel guide (coupon and deals)
Sending money to Tokelau
When searching around for information on how to get a good exchange rate when sending money to Tokelau you need to start with finding out the latest NZ Dollar foreign-transfer exchange rate.
Then compare your bank's exchange rates to several licensed FX providers exchange rate and fees to see how much you can save (we make that calculation easy here).
Get a better deal for foreign transfers to Tokelau
When sending money to Tokelau it’s important to compare your bank’s rates & fees with those we have negotiated with our partner money transfer providers. To get a better deal you should follow these 4 simple steps :
- Open an account with a BER reviewed FX provider (id docs may be required)
- You specify the local or NZ Dollar amount you want to transfer
- Make a local currency domestic transfer for the requested amount to the provider's bank account in your country
- Once your funds are received by the provider the converted NZD amount will be transfered to the recipient account you specify in Tokelau.
Use our Send to NZ Dollars calculator to compare the exchange rates of FX specialist providers rates versus your bank's standard rates you can hopefully save around 5% and maybe more - end result is more NZ Dollars deposited into the recipient bank account and less margins and fees kept by the banks!
| Foreign Transfer Provider | Receive NZD(NZ$) | Exchange Rate | Fee USD | Deal Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | NZ$16,626 1.25% Best Overall | 1.6626 | 0 | |
 | NZ$16,701 0.8% NZ$75 more | 1.6701 | 0^ | |
Banks - Average Rate   Average bank rate | NZ$16,079 4.5% NZ$547 less | 1.6172 | 15 |
