The Euro
Slovakia joined the European Union in 2004 and as of January of this year has adopted the Euro. People here don't seem to be completely used to the new currency yet. Often cashiers will need to do a very close inspection of a coin to see what it is. The prices in most stores are also still listed in SK (Slovenská Koruna) as they completely phase out the currency. The Euros for each member of the Union are unique, although all are accepted everywhere. This satisfies the patriotic urge to see your country represented on your currency I imagine.
Overall prices are cheaper than in Canada. Some wonderful 'deals' include a pint of local beer for .90 Euro and a scoop of freshly made gelato for .30 Euro.
posted by revaren at 2.8.09
3 Comments:
is the paper money country specific as well? do cashiers try and give sk as change instead of euros?
No, only the coinage is country unique!
No, I think cashiers hang onto the SK and then take it to the bank.
the coins are truly unusual...had no idea that each country could modify and make unique this currency.
bonnie
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