The EUR (Euro) is the official currency of 20 European Union countries, introduced in 1999. It’s the second-most traded currency globally, with coins from 1¢ to €2 and bills from €5 to €500 (though the €500 note is being phased out). Each country designs one side of its coins—check out Greece’s owl or Ireland’s harp! Explore its history at the European Central Bank.
BRL Information
The BRL (Brazilian Real) is Brazil’s currency, introduced in 1994 to tame hyperinflation. Coins come in 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos and 1 real, with bills from 2 to 200 reais. Each note features an animal—like the jaguar on the 50—reflecting Brazil’s biodiversity. Check out more at the Central Bank of Brazil.
Did you know? (EUR)
Euro coins have a common side and a national side—Finland’s features a swan!
Did you know? (BRL)
Brazil’s 1-real coin has a jaguar on it, but no one uses it much because it’s worth so little!