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Currency of Cyprus: Euro

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Euro · EUR · Shared Currency

Euro
ISO EUR · CYPRUS
€
€
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

Cyprus's monetary setup places the Euro (EUR) inside a common currency area, so monetary-policy authority is not purely national. Central Bank of Cyprus is the country's central-bank institution within that structure. The currency's symbol is €; ISO numeric identifier: 978.

When checking Euro values in Cyprus, the Euro is governed through the shared Eurosystem framework, with the European Central Bank at its centre. Central Bank of Cyprus carries the national central-bank role in Cyprus.

Currency architectureShared Currency
Primary currencyEuro (EUR)
Monetary authorityEuropean Central Bank
National central bankCentral Bank of Cyprus
ModifiersEurosystem

Exchange Rate for EUR

The exchange-rate context for Cyprus is expressed through Euro (EUR). Comparing like-for-like timestamps is important, since a bank or payment provider may add its own spread or fee on top of the reference market movement. The page uses Central Bank of Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

For reference-rate use in Cyprus, the Euro (EUR) operates through the shared Eurosystem led by the European Central Bank. Central Bank of Cyprus performs the national central-bank role. This provides the rate context explicit.

Who manages the currency system in Cyprus?

For currency calculations involving Cyprus, the euro framework combines the European Central Bank with Central Bank of Cyprus as the national central bank for Cyprus. The page therefore keeps the comparison internally consistent.

Are the exchange rates for Cyprus real-time?

For readers comparing EUR, a supported conversion is based on the latest reference observation available to the tool, with the observation date shown. Treat it as a dated benchmark, not as a guaranteed retail conversion price. The result is the exchange-rate context transparent.

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

The page anchors its institutional currency facts in material from European Central Bank and the framework governing Cyprus. Currency identification uses ISO 4217 for EUR, with institutional exchange arrangements separated from time-specific rate data. The page therefore keeps the provider margin separate from the benchmark.

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Exchange-rate note: the EUR converter for Cyprus 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.