Country and Currency Information

Eurozone
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Time Zone (GMT):+0 to +2
Population:Combined: 332,839,084
Eurozone Information:Euro Member States: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain

Also: Andorra, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino & Vatican City
Currency:Euro = 100 cents
Currency Code:EUR
Banknote Denominations:5 / 10 / 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500
Exchangeable Currencies:All major
* Lowest Returnable Note:5
Additional Information:The Europa series is the second series of Euro banknotes. The 500 Euro remains legal tender but is no longer being issued. 500 Euro notes cannot be purchased from British Bureau de Changes

* When selling currency back to most bureaux. Coins are generally NOT returnable.

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Cyprus
Monday 13 July 2026 3:08pm
Information about wildfires ('Warnings and insurance' page).

France
Monday 13 July 2026 7:19pm
Information about French National Day traffic restrictions and metro closures in Paris ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Portugal
Thursday 9 July 2026 2:47pm
New information about attending festivals and concerts and using swimming pools and updated information about protecting yourself and your belongings, and beach safety (‘Safety and security’ page).

Spain
Friday 10 July 2026 12:20pm
Updated information on the Almeria wildfire, including emergency numbers and family support helpline ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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