Explore the euro from its cashless beginnings to the banknotes in your wallet. Check its exchange rate, follow the key dates and find out which older notes retain their value.
1 EUR = 1.1190 USD-0.33%
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At a glance
Symbol
€ · EUR
Central bank
European Central Bank (ECB)
Used in
Euro area (21 EU countries)
Subunit
100 cents
Exchange-rate chart · EUR/USD
1.1190USD
-0.33%
The chart shows the value of 1 EUR in USD. It uses the available recorded observations, which may cover only part of a selected period. The historical timeline below is separate from the rate archive.
Statistics use available daily observations, not intraday highs or lows. The mean gives each recorded day equal weight. Missing days are not filled. This is historical context, not a forecast.
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Compare the same amount at the current reference quote and a historical observation. Fees and inflation are excluded. If there is no observation on the selected date, we use the preceding one, at most 4 days earlier, and show its date.
History and milestones
1999
A currency before the cash
The euro begins as book money, used for accounting and electronic payments. National notes and coins remain in use.
Illustrations: ECB. Official specimen files, unchanged.
Only the listed series and motifs are reviewed here; print variants and full banknote history are not catalogued. A matching design does not confirm authenticity. Inspect security features using the issuer’s guide.
Two series, one currency
The first series includes all seven denominations above. The Europa series contains six, from €5 to €200. First-series notes remain legal tender.
Use the ECB’s illustrated guide to check the feel, appearance against the light and changes when tilting a note. Compare the correct denomination and series.
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