digifyworld
🇲🇹
Currency & Exchange

Currency of Malta: Euro

VallettaLocal time

Euro · EUR · Shared Currency

Euro
ISO EUR · MALTA
€
€
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
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyEuro
ISO codeEUR
Largest note€200
Largest coin€2
Current note seriesEuropa series

Who Issues the Euro

Malta uses the Euro (EUR) through the shared Eurosystem rather than a separate national currency issue. Central Bank of Malta is the country's national central bank within that framework, and EUR carries ISO 4217 numeric code 978.

For the Euro (EUR), the Euro is governed through the shared Eurosystem framework, with the European Central Bank at its centre. Central Bank of Malta carries the national central-bank role in Malta. This separation keeps the reference value properly qualified.

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

Exchange Rate for EUR

For payments or transfers connected with Malta, use the Euro (EUR) observation as dated reference information. A quoted customer rate may differ because financial providers can apply conversion margins, commissions or card-network charges. The page uses Central Bank of Malta for the institutional currency context.

Latest available reference rate*Loading...
Checking USD/EUR
Latest official/reference observation where supported. Source and date are shown after loading; this is not a trading quote.
=

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 Malta?

For the monetary setup used in Malta, the Euro (EUR) operates through the shared Eurosystem led by the European Central Bank. Central Bank of Malta performs the national central-bank role.

Who manages the currency system in Malta?

In the Malta context, the euro framework combines the European Central Bank with Central Bank of Malta as the national central bank for Malta. This approach leaves the comparison internally consistent.

Are the exchange rates for Malta real-time?

For currency calculations involving Malta, where the pair is supported, the displayed conversion comes from the latest available reference observation and is date-stamped. The figure is informational and can differ from a bank, card or cash-counter quote. It keeps the quoted pair easy to interpret.

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.

More about Malta

Explore Malta across the other DigifyWorld country-data sections.

Public HolidaysPublic holidays 2026 and 2027→Digital AdoptionInternet, payments and digital government→Population & DemographicsPopulation, age structure and projections→Economy SnapshotGDP, trade and economic structure→LanguagesLanguages, scripts and language context→Human DevelopmentHDI and quality-of-life indicators→Geography & EnvironmentLand, climate and environment→Practical Country InfoTime, driving, electricity and codes→EducationSchool system and education data→

Sources & methodology

European Central Bank is the principal reference used here for institutional facts about Euro in Malta. The EUR code follows ISO 4217. Structural exchange-regime facts are not mixed with a dated reference-rate observation. This separation keeps the reference point clear.

View sources used for this page
Exchange-rate note: the EUR converter for Malta 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.