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LEARN MORECurrency: | Euro |
Currency code: | EUR |
Central Bank: | European Central Bank |
Currency symbol: | € |
Currency sub unit: | cent |
Currency sub unit symbol: | c |
Bank notes: | €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 |
Coins: | 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2 |
The official currency in Cyprus is the euro, and was introduced as the official currency in 2008, replacing the former Cypriot pound.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus continues to use the Turkish lira and not the euro.
At the time of changeover, the euro was fixed at an exchange rate of 0.585274 Cypriot pounds.
The most commonly-used bills for euros in Cyprus are the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 notes.
Entry into Kourion Archaeological Site
4.50 EUR
Cappuccino
3 EUR
Street food meal
10 EUR
Movie ticket
8 EUR
Local beer
3 EUR
Order Euro online, lock in the rate and collect at your local store, at the airport before you fly or have it delivered at home
You can buy euros for Cyprus online or in-store at any of our branches around Australia.
Check our full list of branches, or click the links below to find stores around major cities and lock in buying euros for Cyprus at a great rate today.
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LEARN MORECyprus joined the European Union in 2004 and joined the Eurozone in 2008, when it began using the euro currency.
No, you cannot use the euro in Northern Cyprus. You will need to use the Turkish lira if travelling into Northern Cyprus.
Maestro™, MasterCard™ and Visa™ are the most widely-accepted cards in Cyprus. American Express™ is less commonly-accepted.