Euros

The Euro is the currency of the 19 member countries of the Eurozone, also known as the European Monetary Union (EMU). More territories may join the Eurozone in the future. Issued by the European Central Bank, there are currently two sets of Euro notes in circulation. The First Issue, introduced in 2002, and the Second Issue, introduced from 2013. Old Euro banknotes remain valid and legal tender, with the exception of 500 euro notes. We exchange all Euro banknotes free of charge. We also give cash for Euro coins. In addition to the legal tender Euro banknotes, we also exchange old series discontinued 500 euro banknotes.

Euro coinage has been produced by the European Central Bank since 2002. Coins from 1 cent to 2 Euros are legal tender in the Eurozone, although in some countries the 1 and 2 cent coins are no longer accepted in shops. Banks and bureaux de change outside the Eurozone don't exchange Euro coins, only banknotes. However, we give cash for all Euro and cent coins. In addition to Euro coins we also exchange Euro banknotes, including the discontinued 500 euro banknotes.

Since April 2019, the European Central Bank no longer issues banknotes of €500 euro. The Eurozone's highest denomination banknotes are no longer distributed for because according to the ECB the so-called Bin Laden bills are increasingly being used for illegal purposes. The 500 euro notes remain legal tender and they are in theory still accepted in shops, bureaux de change and banks. However in practice many shops and exchange offices don't accept the 500 euro notes. If you are stuck with a 500 euro banknote we can help you convert it to cash. In addition we also exchange all other Euro banknotes, as well as Euro and cent coins.