What is the currency of Greece?
Greece's official currency is the euro (EUR), adopted in 2001, slightly later than most original eurozone members.
Greece Currency β Banknotes, Coins and History
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Banknotes
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Coins
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Overview
Greece Currency Overview
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Catalog facts
- Country
- Greece
- Banknotes
- 0
- Coins
- 3
- First year
- 1960
- Latest year
- 1976
- Currencies
- Drachma
- Denominations
- 0
- Series
- 0
- Commemorative items
- 0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Greece Currency
What currency did Greece use before the euro?
Greece previously used the Greek drachma, one of the oldest named currencies in history, tracing back to ancient Greek coinage.
Who is Greece's central bank within the eurozone?
The Bank of Greece is Greece's national central bank within the Eurosystem.
What design appears on Greece's euro coins?
Greek euro coins draw on ancient and historical imagery, including an Athenian owl on the one-euro coin and a trireme warship on the 50-cent coin.