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Currency of Austria: Euro

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Euro · EUR · Shared Currency

Euro
ISO EUR · AUSTRIA
€
€
Euro
ISO codeEUR
Symbol€
Monetary authorityEuropean Central Bank
EUR
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
Shared Currency
€
Currency symbol
Use the ISO code when a symbol is ambiguous
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
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CurrencyEuro
ISO codeEUR
Largest note€200
Largest coin€2
Current note seriesEuropa series

Who Issues the Euro

The Euro (EUR) in Austria is part of a cross-border currency system. Oesterreichische Nationalbank participates nationally, but the currency itself is issued within the shared framework; its symbol is € and its ISO 4217 numeric code is 978.

Euro monetary policy is shared across the Eurosystem. For Austria, the European Central Bank is the central monetary authority while Oesterreichische Nationalbank remains the national central bank and participates in implementing the common framework.

Currency architectureShared Currency
Primary currencyEuro (EUR)
Monetary authorityEuropean Central Bank
National central bankOesterreichische Nationalbank
ModifiersEurosystem

Exchange Rate for EUR

In Austria, a reference quote for Euro (EUR) is most useful when its date and currency pair are kept visible. That separates movement in the underlying rate from the extra costs a bank, card issuer or transfer service may impose. The page uses Oesterreichische Nationalbank for the institutional currency context.

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Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

Euro banknotes in circulation include €5, €10, €20, €50, €100 and €200. First-series €500 notes can also remain in circulation, although no new €500 notes are issued.

€5EUROPA
€10EUROPA
€20EUROPA
€50EUROPA
€100EUROPA
€200EUROPA
€500FIRST SERIES
Common euro-area banknote design

Coins

Euro coins have a common European side and a national side. All eight standard denominations can circulate throughout the euro area.

1c
2c
5c
10c
20c
50c
€1
€2
Common European sideNational side varies by issuer

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Austria?

Austria uses the euro (EUR) within the Eurosystem. The European Central Bank and Oesterreichische Nationalbank perform distinct roles in the shared monetary framework.

Who manages the currency system in Austria?

The euro framework combines the European Central Bank with Oesterreichische Nationalbank as the national central bank for Austria.

Are the exchange rates for Austria real-time?

On an Euro conversion involving Austria. Where the pair is supported, the displayed conversion comes from the latest available reference observation and is date-stamped. Treat it as a dated benchmark, not as a guaranteed retail conversion price. This supports the rate context explicit.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

European Central Bank is the principal reference used here for institutional facts about Euro in Austria. EUR identification follows ISO 4217, while exchange-arrangement classification is kept separate from dated market observations. It keeps the source trail clear.

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Exchange-rate note: the EUR converter for Austria requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.