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.
NZD Information
The NZD (New Zealand Dollar) is New Zealand’s currency, nicknamed the 'kiwi.' Coins are 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, and $2, while bills range from $5 to $100. The $5 note features Sir Edmund Hillary and the hoiho penguin—see it at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Did you know? (EUR)
Euro coins have a common side and a national side—Finland’s features a swan!
Did you know? (NZD)
New Zealand’s $5 note has a penguin that’s yellow-eyed and super rare.