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European Currencies Beyond the Euro: A Complete Guide

While the euro (€) is used by 20 of 27 EU members plus several microstates, 27 European countries/territories retain their own currencies. This list includes EU members with opt-outs, non-EU nations, and partially recognized states.

Non-Euro Currencies in Europe (Alphabetical)

Country/Territory	Currency	Code
Albania	Lek	ALL
Belarus	Ruble	BYN
Bosnia & Herzegovina	Convertible Mark	BAM
Bulgaria	Lev	BGN
Croatia	Euro (adopted 2023)	EUR
Czech Republic	Koruna	CZK
Denmark	Krone	DKK
Hungary	Forint	HUF
Iceland	Króna	ISK
Liechtenstein	Swiss Franc	CHF
Moldova	Leu	MDL
North Macedonia	Denar	MKD
Norway	Krone	NOK
Poland	Złoty	PLN
Romania	Leu	RON
Russia	Ruble	RUB
Serbia	Dinar	RSD
Sweden	Krona	SEK
Switzerland	Swiss Franc	CHF
Turkey	Lira	TRY
Ukraine	Hryvnia	UAH
United Kingdom	Pound Sterling	GBP

Notes & Updates

Croatia adopted the euro on January 1, 2023—no longer uses the kuna.
Bulgaria targets euro adoption in 2025; the lev is pegged to the euro (1 EUR = 1.95583 BGN).
Kosovo and Montenegro unilaterally use the euro (not EU members).
Microstates (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City) use the euro via monetary agreements.
Northern Cyprus uses Turkish lira; Transnistria uses the Transnistrian ruble.