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Cyprus Currency - Cyprus Money

Cypriot Currency

The currency of the Republic used to be the Cyprus Pound - CY£. but as from January 2008 the Cyprus pound has been replaced by the Euro as the legal tender money of Cyprus at the irrevocable fixed exchange rate € 1 = CY£ 0,585274.

There are seven denominations in Euro banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro. They all have different colour and size, the higher the denomination, the bigger the size. One euro is divided into 100 cent. There are eight euro coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent, €1 and €2. The designs on one side of the coins are common to all the countries of the euro area, while the other side reflects national identities. All euro coins can be used in all euro area countries, irrespective of their national side.

More details can be obtained at the Euro website for Cyprus

Cyprus Banking Hours

Generally Mon-Fri 08.30 - 12.30 in June, July and August; Mon-Fri 08.15 - 12.30 and Mon 15.15 - 16.45 rest of year. Certain central banks may also open Tues - Fri in the afternoon. Banks in Larnaca and at Paphos International Airport are open all day.

Cyprus Currency Exchange

All banks operating in Cyprus offer foreign currency exchange services and quote the exchange rates of the Cyprus Pound against all major foreign currencies daily.

Foreign currency can also be exchanged at hotels. More detailed information concerning exchange rates can be obtained from the Central Bank of Cyprus . You can also use the currency converter .

Forms of Payment in Cyprus

Hotels, large shops and restaurants accept credit cards, travellers' cheques, Eurocheques and banknotes of major foreign currencies.