Do Egypt money changers accept old or worn US dollar bills?

Be careful when receiving exchanged cash — damaged, torn, or worn bills may be slipped into the bundle. These are often refused later at shops or other exchange points. Always check each bill on the spot before leaving.

A handy trick to break large bills: buy something small at the airport duty-free before departure and pay in US dollars — you'll get change in smaller denominations or local currency.

There's no need to specifically seek out new dollar bills before your trip — in practice, old and worn notes are widely accepted. Even though some exchangers officially require newer bills, most vendors and exchange points don't actually care.