Euro: The official currency used by 15 countries in the Euro area.
Euro banknotes: Physical notes denominated in Euros, used as a form of currency.
Euro Banknotes and Coins: Both the physical banknotes and coins used in the Euro area.
The euro coins have a common side and a national side: Euro coins have a standard design on one side representing the Eurozone as a whole, while the other side displays a design unique to each participating country.
15 euro area countries: Ref
The ECB, or European Central Bank, is a key EU institution that plays a central role in the Eurosystem and the Single Supervisory Mechanism. Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, it employs over 2,500 staff from various European countries. These dedicated professionals collaborate closely with national central banks in the Eurosystem and national supervisors in the Single Supervisory Mechanism to fulfill a wide range of responsibilities, including banking supervision.
The European Central Bank is a recognized institution of the European Union, playing a central role in the Eurosystem and the Single Supervisory Mechanism.
