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Lithuania and the euro

Lithuania joined the European Union in 2004 and adopted the euro on 1 January 2015.

Status

Lithuania joined the euro area on 1 January 2015.

Fixed conversion rate

€1 = 3.45280 Lithuanian litas.

Adoption of the euro

Lithuania adopted the euro on 1 January 2015.

Exchange of former national currency

The Lietuvos bankas (Bank of Lithuania) will continue to exchange litas notes and coins for an unlimited period.

Institutions