What is Europe's Currency
Currency: | euro |
Currency code: | EUR |
Central Bank: | European Central Bank |
Currency symbol: | € (euro) |
Currency sub unit: | c (cent) |
Countries using euros: | 19 |
Bank notes: | €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 |
Coins: | 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2 |
The Euro is commonly represented by its currency code (EUR) and in its symbol form (€). You will need to have Euros on hand if you are traveling to one of the many countries in Europe which use the Euro as legal tender.
In total, there are 19 EU member countries who have adopted the Euro as their official currency.
The most commonly used notes in Euros are the €5, €10, €20, €50, and €100 bills. There are also €200 and €500 notes but these are not as often because of their high value.
Easy Currency Bundle Options for your Trip
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EUR Goes Further with the Travelex Money Card
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1. Travelex does not charge ATM fees, some operators may charge their own fee or set their own limits. 2. Transacting via some online merchants may incur a surcharge.
What to spend your euros on
Entry to Eiffel Tower
25 Euros
3-mile taxi ride
15 Euros
Tourist t-shirt
10 Euros
Postcard and a stamp
1.5 Euros
French beret (but don't)
20 Euros
Heading to Paris this summer?
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If you are heading to Europe for one of the many sporting events taking place in 2024, plan ahead by ordering euros online and get our best NZD to EUR rates when ordering over $2,000 online. If your itinerary includes countries outside of the eurozone, you can choose from 50+ cash currencies.
Buy before you fly and collect in-store. For more tips on managing your travel money, check out our Europe travel money guide and costs to go to Paris this summer.
Whether you’re going for gold medals or winning goals, don’t miss out on witnessing the world’s top athletes in Europe this year.
European Countries and the Euro
Non-EU members that use the euro: | ||
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Andorra | Monaco | San Marino | Kosovo | Montnegro | Vatican City |
EU members that do not use the euro: | ||
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Bulgaria | Denmark | Sweden |
Hungary | Czek Republic | Poland |