Currency

Each euro area country may issue a series of coins with its national side, and so the series of coins issued in Croatia will show motifs symbolising Croatian history, tradition, recognition and culture. Coins minted in Croatia have a Croatian checkerboard in the background, and denominations from 1 cent to 2 euros can be distinguished by their motifs.

 

On the 1, 2 and 5 cent coins, the letters HR (the country abbreviation for Croatia) are displayed in the oldest Slavic script – Glagolitic – in which the Bašćanska ploča, one of the most precious Croatian monuments, is written.

 

On the 10, 20 and 50 cent coins, the likeness of one of the world’s greatest inventors – Nikola Tesla – is displayed, while the 1 euro coin shows the figure of a mink as a symbol of monetary tradition in Croatia dating back to the 13th century. On the 2 euro coin, the main motif is the geographical map of Croatia, and the rim is decorated with the verse of poet Ivan Gundulić: “Oh beautiful, oh dear, oh sweet freedom.”

In Croatia, you can easily exchange dollars, pounds or any other value into euros, considering that there are many exchange offices, especially in popular tourist destinations. The exchange rate of the euro against other world currencies is not fixed, but changes almost every day depending on the market conditions.

 

You can check the official exchange rate every day on the website of the Croatian National Bank, but commercial banks and exchange offices have their own market exchange rate, which you must take into account when exchanging money. To avoid unwanted charges, verify the fees with your bank and card company before you travel.

 

The legal tender in shops, restaurants and other commercial facilities is exclusively the euro, so guests coming from outside the euro area are advised to use debit or credit cards, contactless payment applications or pay in cash when other options are not available. In most cases, accepted payment methods are clearly highlighted in visible places in Croatia, so we recommend that you check those payment methods before making a purchase.