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From the 1st January 2002 the Currency of Portugal is the Euro

Their old currency was the "Escudo"
To see  all the Euro coins and notes please click here

To convert your currency please click here

Useful tips: Traveller's cheques and Eurocheques can be cashed at banks and exchange offices, and there are 24-hour automatic cash machines which dispense Euros billed to your home bank or credit card