Euro (€) - Eurozone & Official Adopters
The official currency symbol (€, Unicode U+20AC) of the 21 European Union member states comprising the Eurozone, plus European microstates with official monetary agreements and unilateral adopters.
Eurozone Scope & Monetary Agreements
The euro is issued by the European Central Bank (ECB) and national central banks of the Eurosystem. Its design was unveiled by the European Commission on December 13, 1996, featuring the Greek epsilon (ϵ) crossed by two stability bars.
| Category | Count | Jurisdictions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Eurozone Members | 21 nations | Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Bulgaria (1 Jan 2026), Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Finland, Slovakia, Croatia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Latvia, Estonia, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Malta | Official EU Members |
| Microstates with EU Agreements | 4 states | Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City | Official EU Treaty |
| Unilateral Adopters | 2 jurisdictions | Kosovo, Montenegro | De Facto Tender |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
How many European Union member states use the Euro (€) as of 2026?
21 European Union member states belong to the Eurozone following Bulgaria's scheduled accession on 1 January 2026 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Finland, Slovakia, Croatia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Latvia, Estonia, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Malta).
Which non-EU countries officially use the Euro?
Four European microstates—Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City—officially use the euro and mint their own national euro coins under formal monetary agreements with the European Union. In addition, Kosovo and Montenegro use the euro unilaterally without an official agreement or minting rights.
Does the Euro symbol go before or after the amount?
In English and Irish language publications, the symbol is placed before the amount without a space (€100.00). In French, German, Spanish, and Italian contexts, it is placed after the amount preceded by a non-breaking space (100,00 €).
How do I type the Euro sign on keyboard?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0128 on the numeric keypad (Alt + 0128), or press Ctrl + Alt + E / AltGr + E on European layouts. On macOS, press Option + Shift + 2.