Giant Toblerone And 1 Litre Bottle Of Hennessy Good Indicator Someone Had Some Foreign Cash Left Over From Holiday

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A giant Toblerone and a one litre bottle of Hennesy have once again emerged as Australia's strongest indicators that someone returned from an overseas holiday with the equivalent of about $87 they couldn't be bothered exchanging.

The iconic airport purchases were spotted this week sitting proudly on a suburban kitchen bench after local man Daniel Moore (34) returned home from a two week trip through Asia.

"I wasn't planning on buying either of them" explained Daniel.

"But then I realised I still had a handful of Yen and suddenly a metre long toblerone seemed like the most financially responsible decision i could make"

Friends say the purchases are less about actually wanting the products and more about avoiding the psychological defeat of converting foreign currency back into Australian dollars.

"You'd rather own four kilograms of triangular chocolate than getting ripped off by the money exchange people"

Retail experts say duty free shops have spent decades perfecting the art of convincing travellers that oversized confectionery and litre bottles of spirits represent remarkable value.

"No one has ever woken up craving a Toblerone the size of a cricket bat" explained consumer expert Karen Ellis.

"Yet millions of Australians arrive home with one every year."

Daniel admitted the Hennessy would probably remain unopened until a housewarming or milestone birthday, while the Toblerone would slowly disappear over the next fortnight as everyone walking through the kitchen snapped off "just one piece."