German currency revolves around the euro (der Euro, die Euro), which is used throughout most of Europe, including Germany. The euro is divided into cents (die Cent), with common phrases for money, payment, and pricing essential for everyday transactions.
- Germany uses the euro (€) as its official currency.
- Euro coins range from 1 cent to 2 euros; banknotes range from 5 to 500 euros.
- Key terms: der Euro (euro), der Cent (cent), die Münze (coin), der Schein (banknote), bezahlen (to pay).
Germany's official currency is the euro.
The German word for 'coin' is 'Münze'.
Euro and Cent are German currency units.
The German word for 'banknote' is 'Schein'.
Common words include Geld (money), Bezahlen (to pay), Zahlen (to pay/number).
Before the euro, Germany used the Deutsche Mark.
You would use 'Wie viel kostet das?' or 'Was kostet das?' to ask about prices.