Irish coin hunters are being encouraged to rummage through their pockets or search behind couch cushions for a rare €2 coin that could bring in serious cash at auction. The sought-after coin originates from Ireland's first year of adopting the euro. It distinguishes itself through its creative artwork and groundbreaking technical features.

Bulgaria adopted euro on New Year’s Day, joining 350M people in Europe already using main currency in EU bloc, plus eurozone - Anadolu Ajansı

On January 1, Bulgaria will adopt the euro as its official currency. Here's how the country is gearing up for the change.

Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its currency on 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone and marking a historic step.

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On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will bid farewell to its lev currency and become the 21st European nation to adopt the euro. The Balkan country of 6.7 million people has been a European Union (EU) member since January 1, 2007, and joined the Schengen Area in March 2024, both of which marked pivotal moments in its integration into Europe.

Bulgarian banks, businesses and shoppers were preparing this week to say goodbye to the lev currency ahead of a move to adopt the euro on January 1, a long-awaited milestone met with excitement, scepticism and,

Numerous rumours about the digital euro have been circulating on social media for months. According to some users, the currency will be used to monitor financial transactions or could even threaten individual freedoms.