currency question
 

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but I have never used the Euro. Last time I was in Europe everybody had their own money :).
I was wondering how the euro breaks down compared to the US dollar which has the one, five, ten, 20, 50, etc....
Can someone tell me. I am assuming there is change (coin money) as well?
Thanks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro_banknotes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro_coins

The one and two cent coins, whilst still legal tender, are not used in many countries, with prices rounded up or down to the nearest 0 or 5c. This applies only to the total you pay not to the individual prices.

Thanks ellen for your quick reply. Just the info I needed!!

thanks to you to hetsimj!

I wouldn't count on people rounding down (or even up) when using Euros. where I live in France, if the bill is 5.21, you are expected to pay that amount.

That is (of course) exactly the same anywhere in Germany!

The EURO is a currency denominated similar to the US Dollar. Its value is different. Euros come in coins and bills. Coins begin at 1/100 of a Euro and rise to 2 Euro. Bills begin at 5 Euros. Today a Euro will cost $1.60 or a bit more. Early on Euros cost as little as $0.85! One source notes that there is more Euro value in circulation than US dollar. Times are changing.

Don't I know it! The most expensive time to go to Europe ever.. and we are going! :)
Oh well. We got the airfares free with ff tickets so I can't complain too much! We are looking forward to a fun trip. Last time I was in Europe was 1980 and the french franc wasn't worth all that much....

No worries. The coins are actually useful because vending machines accept them. The US should get smart and use $1.00 coins. For some reason we are the outlier that insists on quick-to-wear paper bills in small denominations.