Monaco's Currency: The Euro (€)

Monaco uses the euro (€) as its official currency.

Key Facts

• Adopted: January 1, 2002 (alongside EU founding members).
• Previous currency: French franc (₣) – Monaco had a monetary union with France since 1865.
• Issuance: Monaco mints its own euro coins (distinct national side) but does not print banknotes (uses ECB notes).
• Legal basis: Monetary agreement with the EU (2001), updated 2012. Not an EU member, but part of the eurozone by treaty.

Euros are accepted everywhere. ATMs dispense euros. Credit cards widely accepted. No need to exchange if coming from another eurozone country.