The foreign exchange rate board is an icon that identifies foreign exchange outlets all over the world. You will find then sited in airports, banks, travel centres and high streets oultets. The boards are the best and accepted method to convey daily exchange rates to the public.

The boards use digits made of 7 segment LED (light emitting diode) or back lit LCD (liquid crystal display. They are now fully programmable replacing old designs using stick on lettering, which were both time consuming, and irritating to update. The new sleek, slim-line attractive designs build them appear at home in any corporate establishment.

These Exchange Rate Boards are remarkably effortless to make use of and can either be updated through data entered via an infra-red remote keypad or through a computer. The computer of course can also be set to receive the rates live as they change and automatically update the board.

The frequency with which the rates are updated is up to the individual bureau. Most banks and travel centres might wish to update the board only once a day, while businesses trading large sums of funds may wish to display the latest live rates.

Exchange Rate Boards are connected to a local power supply and can switch on and off automatically at pre-programmed times. The specially used anti-reflective acrylic allows the displays to be read clearly by passers-by, even through a shop window on a sunny day. The Exchange Rate Boards, could be placed anywhere. Mounting is normally on the wall or suspension in a window. Optional stands are generally available for floor standing.

Most Exchange Rate Boards may display the rates of up to 24 currencies, though these boards can be custom-made, and the number of columns and rows could be tailored to suit the customers needs. The advent of the Euro though, has reduced the number of rates needing to be displayed. One leading manufacturer of Exchange Rate Boards, Jayex Technology Limited (www.jayex.com) even offers an additional feature of a single line moving message display on which additional financial or promotional understanding could be streamed in.

Most importantly, these Exchange Rate Boards are so effortless to set up, they allow the outlet to simply and clearly present the latest exchange rates to prospects.

The boards are usually priced in the range of 500-2000 depending on the number of currencies, columns and personalized corporate artwork required.

Paula Jones

Jayex Technology Limited, based in London specialise in advanced information display systems. Established in 1978 we have pioneered the development of the LED display market and now have over 18,000 customers worldwide. We offer, most definately the largest range of models from small single line signs to big screen Megavision screens that might display live video and action replay in stadia.

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