What is Germany'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 Germany is the euro - abbreviated to EUR. 1 Euro is divided into 100 cents.
The euro has been the official currency of Germany since 2002, replacing the Deutsche mark of East and West Germany.
Germany had 8 currencies in circulation periodically throughout the 20th century including the Gold German mark, German Papiermark, German Rentenmark, Reichsmark, Saar mark, Saar franc, East German mark and the Deutsche mark.
The most commonly used bills for the euro are the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 notes.
What to spend your euros on**:
Local bottle of beer
3.50 EUR
Affordable meal
10 EUR
Cup of coffee
2.60 EUR
Monthly train pass
70 EUR
Entry into Berghain
15 EUR
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LEARN MOREFAQ Relating to German Currency
Back to top- What credit cards are accepted in Germany?
Most credit cards are widely accepted in Germany with VISA™ and MasterCard™ being widely accepted in most outlets; and American Express and Diners are less widely so.
- What is the symbol used for the euro?
The symbol used for the euro is €, its code is EUR
- What was the former currency of Germany?
Prior to the euro, the official currency of Germany was the Deutsche mark.