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Useful facts about the Croatian Kuna
What did Croatian money look like?
Smaller kuna denominations (1kn, 2kn and 5kn) were silver coins with pictures of animals
On the 5 kuna coin there was a picture of a bear, and you’d sometimes hear a Croatian ask for a 5 kuna coin by saying Imaš medu? (Do you have a bear?).
Higher kuna denominations (e.g. 10kn, 20kn, 50kn, 100kn) were banknotes which feature portraits of famous Croatians.
The design of the banknotes closely resembled the final generation of Deutschmarks.
Lipa denominations (e.g. less than 1kn) were copper coins with pictures of indigenous Croatian plants and flowers.
Croatia and the Euro
Croatia adopted the Euro as its official currency in January 2023. While the transition was underway, it was possible to pay in Euros in certain cases with smaller, privately run businesses (e.g., family-run restaurants, souvenir shops, private accommodation).
With the Euro now in full effect, all official transactions (e.g., transport, hotels, car rentals) are conducted in Euros. If you plan to visit Croatia, you can expect a seamless experience using the Euro, similar to other EU countries!
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Do you know the following useful words and phrases?
novac – money
mjenjačnica – Bureaux de Change
kovanica – coin
novčanica – banknote
račun – receipt
ostatak – change (money)
Mogu li platiti u eurima? – Can I pay in Euros?
Gdje je mjenjačnica? – Where’s the Bureaux de Change?
Mogu li promijeniti novac? – Can I change some money?
Koliko košta … ? – How much does … cost?
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