The euro

The euro is the single currency shared by 19 of the European Union's Member States, which together make up the euro area. The introduction of the euro in 1999 was a major step in European integration. It has also been one of its major successes: more than 337.5 million EU citizens in 19 countries now use it as their currency and enjoy its benefits. 

Euro coins and notes
  • Euro coins
  • Euro banknotes
  • Exchanging national cash
  • Copyright and reproduction rules of euro coins and notes
  • Euro cash in transit
  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • National central banks and mints in the European Union

    • The benefits of the euro

    The euro was created because a single currency offers many advantages and benefits over the previous situation where each Member State had its own currency. Not only are fluctuation risks and exchange costs eliminated and the single market strengthened, but the euro also means closer co-operation among Member States for a stable currency and economy to the benefit of us all.

    Use of the euro
  • The euro as legal tender
  • The euro outside the euro area

    • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Anti-counterfeiting measures
  • Legislation against euro-counterfeiting
  • The European Technical and Scientific Centre (ETSC)
  • Pericles 2020 programme – Exchanges, assistance & training
  • Cooperation forums

    • History of the euro
  • The history of the euro
  • The design of the euro

    • Public opinion on the euro

    It is essential to monitor the state of public opinion on the euro and understand the underlying factors which influence it. This helps to detect any information gap among EU citizens and to adapt communication messages and tools to their real needs.

    EU Countries and the euro
  • Austria and the euro
  • Belgium and the euro
  • Bulgaria and the euro
  • Croatia and the euro
  • Cyprus and the euro
  • Czech Republic and the euro
  • Denmark and the euro
  • Estonia and the euro
  • Finland and the euro
  • France and the euro
  • Germany and the euro
  • Greece and the euro
  • Hungary and the euro
  • Ireland and the euro
  • Italy and the euro
  • Latvia and the euro
  • Lithuania and the euro
  • Luxembourg and the euro
  • Malta and the euro
  • Netherlands and the euro
  • Poland and the euro
  • Portugal and the euro
  • Romania and the euro
  • Slovakia and the euro
  • Slovenia and the euro
  • Spain and the euro
  • Sweden and the euro
  • United Kingdom and the euro

    • Find a speaker for your event about the euro

    If you are organising an event for an organisation, school or other institution on EMU and/or the euro and would like to give your audience specialised and up-to-date information, just send your request to the Representation of the European Commission in your country, which will be pleased to help you to find the most suitable speaker.

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