What is France's Currency?
Currency: | 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 of France is the euro - abbreviated to EUR. 1 Euro is divided into 100 cents.
The euro was initially introduced to France in 1999, becoming the official currency in 2002. Prior to the use of the euro, the official currency of France was the French franc. The franc was in circulation in one form or another since 1360.
The modern franc was in circulation between 1960 and 2002.
The most commonly used bills for the euro are the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 notes.
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Entry into the Louvre
9 EUR
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Cup of coffee
2.60 EUR
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3 course meal for 2
50 EUR
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Movie ticket
10 EUR
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Bottle of wine
3 EUR
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LEARN MOREFAQ Relating to French Currency
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What credit cards are accepted in France?
Most credit cards are widely-accepted in France with VISA™ and MasterCard™ accepted in most outlets. American Express and Diners are also accepted, but less so.
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What is the symbol used for the euro?
The symbol used for the euro is €, its code is EUR
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What was the former currency of France?
Prior to the euro, the official currency of France was the French franc.
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 |