There are eight different denominations of euro coins: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2. The colours will remain the same for the second series of euro banknotes. The most widely used banknote, the €5, has a grey colour scheme as this does not show the dirt as much. The €10, €20 and €50 notes are red, blue and orange respectively, while the €100, €200 and €500 are coloured green, yellow and purple. The euro coin series comprises eight different denominations: €2, €1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c, 2c and 1c. All euro coins have a distinct common side (obverse) and national side (reverse), the latter of which is specific to each member state. There are currently 19 member states of the Eurozone. The 500-euro banknote also remains legal tender, but it is more difficult to spend them, as most vendors in the Euro-zone don’t accept €500 notes for payments. Both types of Euro banknotes circulate alongside each other in the Euro-zone. The old Euro banknotes from the First Series still remain legal tender.
Euro notes come in seven denominations: 5 10 20 50 100 200 and 500 euros. 5 What does the 10 cent coin in France look like?Įuro notes are the legal tender in the form of paper banknotes that can be used in exchange for goods and services in the eurozone.4 Is the euro the official currency of France?.
