What is the currency of Italy?

Those wondering what is the money in Italy should know that the official currency in Italy is Euro. It is a European Union country that's part of the Economic and Monetary Union. The banknotes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 Euros are in use, as well as the coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and 1 and 2 Euros.

What currency is used in Europe?

The euro is a unit of money and the shared currency of many of the nations of the European Union (EU). The group of countries that use the euro are called the ‘eurozone’ or the ‘euro area’. The euro (EUR) is the second most traded currency worldwide, with the United States Dollar (USD) as the most heavily traded currency.

How to get Italian euro?

You can get Italian Euro in different ways. The best option is to get Euro before traveling to Italy. If you come from the United Kingdom, you can withdraw Euro also from a Post Office. You can exchange your local currency for Euro at a bank in the United States and anywhere else. Otherwise, if you come to Italy without Euro, don’t worry.

How much is a US dollar in euros?

The average exchange rate of the US dollar to the euro is approximately from 1 dollar to 0.88 euros. For faster and more accurate conversion of your currency into euros, you can use a currency converter: As mentioned earlier, you can buy euros at the airport, hotels, and, of course, banks.