What is the currency of Portugal?
Portugal uses the euro (EUR) as its official currency, having adopted it in 1999 and introduced cash in 2002.
Portugal Currency โ Banknotes, Coins and History
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Overview
Portugal Currency Overview
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Catalog facts
- Country
- Portugal
- Banknotes
- 0
- Coins
- 1
- First year
- 1973
- Latest year
- 1973
- Currencies
- Escudo
- Denominations
- 0
- Series
- 0
- Commemorative items
- 0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portugal Currency
What currency did Portugal use before the euro?
Before the euro, Portugal used the Portuguese escudo, which had been its national currency since 1911.
Who is Portugal's central bank within the eurozone?
The Banco de Portugal serves as Portugal's national central bank within the Eurosystem alongside the European Central Bank.
What design appears on Portugal's euro coins?
Portuguese euro coins feature the royal seal of 1144, traditionally associated with the country's founding, set within castles representing the country's historic fortifications.
What is the ISO code of the currency used in Portugal?
Portugal's currency code is EUR, the same code used throughout the eurozone.