Founder

Justin Rampono

Justin is a financial services professional with over 20 years of experience in foreign exchange. He has worked in all levels of industry from banks to corporates to startups.

Most recently, he founded, built and sold thecurrencyshop.com.au, thecurrencyshop.co.nz and exiap.com

Qualifications

FINSIA Graduate Diploma ­ Applied, Finance and Investment 2002 - 2006 Curtin University Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance 1996 - 2000

Previous Experience

Founder
The Currency Shop
Helping clients save money by comparing exchange rates from foreign exchange companies and driving them better deal.

Articles written by Justin Rampono

Currency in Latvia

Currency in Latvia

A Travel Money Guide to Latvia This small Baltic country often flies under the radar but it’s one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Blessed with beautiful beaches, historic landmarks, and old-town charm, Latvia is a delight to discover. It’s natural to want to stretch your savings as far as possible to explore this stunning European country but if you’re not careful, you can fritter away a lot of your money on currency exchange fees and rates.   What Currency does Latvia use? The official currency of Latvia is the euro, which is often represented by the currency code EUR or […]

Currency in Japan

Currency in Japan

A Travel Money Guide to Japan Japan has so many different things for visitors to do including visiting Kyoto, Tokyo or Mount Fiji, going on the shinkansen (bullet train), skiing in Hokkaido, watching geishas or sumo wrestlers. A trip to Japan will be so much easier if you have a basic understanding of the Japanese currency. We’ve built this guide to help you get streetwise about paying for things in Japan.   What currency is used in Japan? The only currency widely used in Japan is the Japanese Yen. It is the official currency of Japan and is represented by […]

Italy Currency

Currency in Italy

A Travel Money Guide to Italy So you’re heading to the boot-shaped land that gave us pizza, pasta, gelato, tiramisu, truffles… And that’s only listing the food! There’s no doubt you’re going to have a blast in Italy. But you can make your savings go even further with a few clever choices, including how you’ll exchange currency and pay for things in Italy.   What Currency does Italy use? Today, Italy uses the euro. It is a part of the eurozone – the region of European countries that use the euro as their official currency. The Vatican City also uses […]

Currency in Ireland

Currency in Ireland

A Travel Money Guide to Ireland You’re finally making it to the Emerald Isle, but part of planning your trip to Ireland involves sorting out the currency. And that’s where things get tricky. With two separate currencies across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, it’s natural that you’re confused. So we’ve covered all the info you need to get you up to speed just in time for your trip:   What Currency does Ireland use? It’s not as straightforward as you might think. Ireland is in fact split up into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Republic […]

Greek Currency

Currency in Greece

A Travel Money Guide to Greece Famous for the Acropolis, Mt Olympus, the white and blue rooftops of Santorini, and cruises through the Greek islands under a dark blue sky, Greece is easily one of our favourite holiday destinations. And if you’ve worked for this trip, there’s no doubt you’ll want to stretch the savings as far as they’ll go.   What currency does Greece use? By far, the most widely used currency across all of Greece is the Euro. Interestingly, the currency sign for the euro (€) resembles the Greek letter epsilon (Ɛ). The currency code for the euro […]

French Currency - Currency in France

Currency in France

A Travel Money Guide to France France is rarely missed on a trip to Europe and so learning about the French currency is important. With the The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Palace of Versailles, France is full of places to visit. There’s no doubt you’re going to fall in love with in France. But you can make your savings go even further with a few clever choices, including how you’ll exchange currency and pay for things in France.