The Euro is used across 20 European countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, and Portugal. The Euro is also accepted in microstates such as Monaco and San Marino. Europe relies heavily on cash in some areas, especially smaller towns, so it’s useful to carry Euros for most purchases.
Official Currency The Euro Currency Code EUR Currency Symbol € Banknote Denominations €5, €10, €20, €50, €100 and €200 Coin Denominations 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, €1 and €2 In Stock Yes Current Rate
The official currency of Europe is the Euro. The currency sign for the Euro is €, while the code is EUR. In Europe, it’s more common to see the symbol written after the numeral, as in 10€. The Euro is the second most traded currency on the world’s foreign exchange markets, the euro is issued by the European Central Bank. Euro banknote denominations Euro banknotes have 7 denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. Euro coins The Euro has 8 coin denominations: €2, €1, 50cent, 20cent, 10cent, 5cent, 2cent and 1cent.
Country United States of America Official Currency US dollars Currency Code USD Currency Symbol $ Banknote Denominations $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 Coin Denominations 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ and $1 In Stock Yes Current Rate
According to Investopedia, the US dollar is accepted in many countries due to its stability. It is the world’s most popular currency and is used officially and unofficially in many countries. Countries the US dollar is officially used include : USA Puerto Rico Ecuador El Salvador Zimbabwe Guam Virgin Islands Timor Leste American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands Federated States of Micronesia Palau Marshal Islands
US coins There are 7 coins within the US. Common coin denominations include 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ and $1. One dollar coins are rare; in fact, the United States is the only developed country that still has a $1 bill in popular circulation (a bill which is considered the most recognised currency in the world). However people rarely refer to coins by their nominal value, instead, they have ‘nicknames’ that have become part of everyday use. The local lingo for these coins: One cent coin = a penny Five cent coin = a nickel Ten cent coin = a […]
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