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.
XLM Information
Stellar (XLM) is a cryptocurrency launched in 2014 by Jed McCaleb (co-founder of Ripple). It focuses on fast, cheap cross-border payments, aiming to connect banks and individuals. Its mascot? A rocket-powered star—see it at Stellar.org.
Did you know? (EUR)
Euro coins have a common side and a national side—Finland’s features a swan!
Did you know? (XLM)
XLM’s smallest unit is a ‘lumen’—because it’s out of this world!