Can You Use Euros in North Macedonia? No—Use Denars

No. The official currency of North Macedonia is the Macedonian Denar (MKD). Euros are not legal tender.

Practical Advice

• Exchange: Banks, exchange offices (menjačnica), ATMs (best rates).
• Cards: Widely accepted in cities; carry cash for rural/small vendors.
• Euros accepted? Some tourist hotels/shops may take them at poor rates — avoid.

Denar Basics

• Code: MKD. Symbol: ден.
• Notes: 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 den.
• Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 den.
• ~61 MKD = 1 EUR (2024).

EU Aspirations

North Macedonia is an EU candidate (since 2005). Euro adoption would follow accession — years away.