In Reply to: Tipping airport porters posted by smurf on Sunday, 16. January 2005 at 14:53 Bali Time:
I guess they will take any currencies but the $1 coins are a bit difficult to get rid of as the banks won't take coins. Undoubtly there would be scheme to get rid of these coins i.e supposedly bracelets made from coins. A lot of porters approach you at the airport on your departure & ask will you change $10 - $20 worth of coins for $A notes. Previously I have seen the recommended rate for tipping is 1500rp per item, but I guess its up to you. I usually give them 5000rp, it not much to us but helps them provide for their families, that's how I look at it.