I am planning to visit Portugal soon and I heard about the escudo coins being phased out. I want to know when the escudo coins can be exchanged in Portugal so that I can plan my trip accordingly.
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Bianca
Fri Jan 24 2025
The Banco de Portugal, also known as the Central Bank of Portugal, has been involved in the exchange of escudo coins.
CryptoKing
Fri Jan 24 2025
This process continued until 31 December 2002, marking the end of the widespread circulation of escudo coins in the country.
ShintoSanctuary
Thu Jan 23 2025
On 1 January 1999, Portugal became one of the first countries to officially adopt the euro as its currency.
CryptoEagle
Thu Jan 23 2025
However, the bank's role in exchanging escudo banknotes is ongoing.
DigitalDragon
Thu Jan 23 2025
Portuguese citizens and others holding escudo banknotes can continue to exchange them at the Banco de Portugal until 28 February 2021.