Money
Slovenian euros are valid in Slovenia as well as in the other 12 countries of the Euro Area, an area with about 315 million inhabitants. Of the countries that joined the EU in 2004, Slovenia is the first country to enter the Euro Area.
Banknotes
Euro banknotes are identical in all countries inside the euro zone. Seven different values are available: 5 €, 10 €, 20 €, 50 €, 100 €, 200 € in 500 €.
Coins
Slovenia decided that each of our coins should have a different picture of the national side. Besides Slovenia, different pictures are only used by Austria, Greece, Italy and San Marino.
Banknotes
Euro banknotes are identical in all countries inside the euro zone. Seven different values are available: 5 €, 10 €, 20 €, 50 €, 100 €, 200 € in 500 €.
Coins
Slovenia decided that each of our coins should have a different picture of the national side. Besides Slovenia, different pictures are only used by Austria, Greece, Italy and San Marino.
Slovenian euro coins
 | 2 euros - dr. France PrešerenA relief image of Slovenia's greatest poet, France Prešeren. Below it is a verse from his poem Zdravljica, the national anthem, in his own handwriting. |
 | 1 euro - Primož TrubarA portrait of Primož Trubar, who was responsible for the first printed book in the Slovenian language. Next to his image on the coin is the inscription »Stati inu obstati«, meaning »To stand and withstand«. |
 | 50 cents - TriglavThe coin bears the image of Triglav, the Cancer constellation and the words »Oj Triglav moj dom« (»oh Triglav my home«). Triglav has long been considered a symbol of the Slovenian people, and the Cancer constellation represents the zodiac sign under which Slovenia became an independent country. |
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The coin is adorned by the image of two Lipizzaners, protected Slovenian parade horses. |
 | 10 centov -Plečnikov's proposed Slovenian Parliament buildingThe coin presents a design for the Slovenian Parliament buildng proposed by Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik as a vision of Slovenia's future independence. The project was never actually realized. Above the image is the inscription »Katedrala Svobode« (»Cathedral of freedom«). |
 | 5 cents - The sowerThe sower is a motif commonly used by painters. On the coin, it is depicted in the symbolic gesture of sowing seeds. These seeds are the 25 stars that symbolize the members of the European Union. |
 | 2 cents - Prince's stoneThe coin bears a relief image of the Prince's stone, which represents centuries of the Slovenian nation's yearning for freedom and independence. |
 | 1 cent - StorkThe picture of the stork from the old 20 SIT coin was reused. The stork is considered a symbol of birth and long life. |
Payment
You can pay for goods and services with either cash or some major credit cards. The most frequently used credit cards include EUROCARD/MASTERCARD and VISA, but AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS and some other cards are also accepted in certain establishments. Stores, catering establishments, hotels and service providers usually have a sign near the entrance listing the credit cards they accept.
You can also withdraw cash from ATMs, which are found in cities and villages all over the country. To withdraw money, you need a card connected to the Visa/Electron/Plus or MasterCard/Maestro/Cirrus network and the card's PIN number. Instructions are printed on the ATM in different languages, including English.
You can also withdraw cash from ATMs, which are found in cities and villages all over the country. To withdraw money, you need a card connected to the Visa/Electron/Plus or MasterCard/Maestro/Cirrus network and the card's PIN number. Instructions are printed on the ATM in different languages, including English.
