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.
INR Information
The INR (Indian Rupee) is India’s currency, with a symbol (₹) introduced in 2010. Coins range from 50 paise to ₹10, and bills from ₹5 to ₹2,000. The ₹500 note features the Red Fort, while Gandhi graces most notes—check them out at the Reserve Bank of India.
Did you know? (EUR)
The Euro was once only a digital currency for three years before physical notes existed.
Did you know? (INR)
India’s 50-paise coin is still legal but basically a collector’s item.