Israel

-Israel’s currency is the New Israel Shekel (NIS) or Shekel for short (pluralized as Skhalim in Hebrew and Shekels in English).

-There are 100 agorot (agora in singular) in each Shekel. Dollars are in denominations of NIS 20, 50, 100, 200: coins are in denominations of NIS 1, NIS 2, NIS 5, 

NIS 10.

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Changing Money

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-Unlimited sums of and foreign money may be brought into Israel as cash, travelers’ checkers, credit cards, or State of Israel bonds.

-Foreign currency of all kinds may be exchanged at the airports, banks, post office, most hotels or licensed exchange agencies in large cities.

-A passport is required when exchanging traveler's’ checks.

-The rates vary from place to place, and banks charge a commission.

-It is recommended to bring a some amount of US dollars, since certain tourist sites, take payment in dollars.