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 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 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

Use of the euro

The euro as legal tender
The euro outside the euro area
Anti-counterfeiting

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

History of the euro

The history of the euro
The design of the euro
Public opinion on 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.

EU Countries and the euro

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
Czechia 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

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.