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Finland's currency is the euro. Buy euros online for our best rates, even better rates when you exchange over AU$2,000 to EUR OR via our travel money card.
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The Low Down on Finnish 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 in Finland is the euro - replacing the Finnish markka as Finland’s official currency in February 2002 after initially being introduced in cash form a month earlier in January 2002.
The Finnish markka was circulated in Finland between 1860 and 2002.
Finland joined the European Union in 1995 and the Eurozone in 1999 when it was initially formed.
The most commonly used bills for the euro are the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 notes.
What to spend your euros on**:
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3 Course meal for 2
60 EUR
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Cup of coffee
3.30 EUR
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Fresh loaf of bread
1.70 EUR
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1Km taxi ride
1.60 EUR
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Suomenlinna Fortress guided tour
11 EUR
Must-sees in Finland
- Helsinki
- Helsinki is a quirky city of many faces; stunning urban design mixes with architectural relics, intriguing culinary fare with local brews, and all within this fashionable city set on the water of the Baltics.
- Åland Archipelago
- The Åland Islands are an autonomous region between Sweden and Finland, comprising of a number of large islands and over 10,000 smaller ones. Think rustic landscapes, seascapes and a quaint way of life that feels like stepping back in time.
- Lemmenjoki National Park
- Come here for a unique Arctic wilderness experience like no other; hikes, huts and forest set along its namesake, the Lemmenjoki River.
Buying Euro online is easy
Order Euro online, lock in the rate and collect at your local store, at the airport before you fly or have it delivered at home
FAQ Relating to Finnish Currency
Back to top- What was the currency of Finland prior to the introduction of the euro?
Prior to 2002 the official currency in Finland was the Finnish markka.
- What is the symbol used for Finnish currency?
The symbol for the euro is € - its currency code is EUR.
- Are credit cards widely accepted in Finland?
Yes, all major credit cards should be widely-accepted in Finland.
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