France's currency is the euro. Buy euros online for our best rates, even better rates when you exchange $3,000 AUD to EUR OR via our travel money card.
| 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 of France is the euro - abbreviated to EUR. 1 Euro is divided into 100 cents.
The euro was initially introduced to France in 1999, becoming the official currency in 2002. Prior to the use of the euro, the official currency of France was the French franc. The franc was in circulation in one form or another since 1360.
The modern franc was in circulation between 1960 and 2002.
The most commonly used bills for the euro are the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 notes.
Entry into the Louvre
9 EUR 
Cup of coffee
2.60 EUR
3 course meal for 2
50 EUR
Movie ticket
10 EUR
Bottle of wine
3 EUR
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
Most credit cards are widely-accepted in France with VISA™ and MasterCard™ accepted in most outlets. American Express and Diners are also accepted, but less so.
The symbol used for the euro is €, its code is EUR
Prior to the euro, the official currency of France was the French franc.
If buying online is not your thing, visit your nearest Travelex store around and one of our friendly sales consultants will help you organise your euros for your trip to France.
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