Frequently asked questions

Introduction of the euro in Slovenia

• What were the key dates of the euro introduction plan in Slovenia?
• What kind of positive effects are expected for Slovenia, the people and economy?
• What was the selection process of choosing the Slovenian side of euro coins?
• What is the role of the Bank of Slovenia after the introduction of the euro?
• How can we prevent the unjustified increases of prices?
• What effigies are found on the Slovenian national sides of the euro coins?
• Did banks charged any additional fees or commissions for conversion of funds on bank accounts?
• What is the value of particular euro banknotes and coins?

Introduction of the euro in the EU member states already using the euro

• Where can the euro be used?
• Can old German marks and other old currencies still be exchanged for the euro?
• When are the new EU member states expected to adopt the euro?
• What are the convergence criteria?
• How many different denominations of the euro banknotes and the euro coins?
• What is the role of the ECB when the central rates of the new member state currencies vis-à-vis the euro in ERM II are fixed?
• Do the new member states have to introduce the euro when entering into the EU?
• Until what date can one change the obsolete national currencies into euros in respective national central banks?