The currency of Germany is the Euro (EUR). The Euro was introduced in 1999 as an electronic currency for banking and financial transactions, and physical Euro banknotes and coins were released in 2002. As part of the Eurozone, Germany is one of the 19 European Union countries that adopted the Euro, replacing the Deutsche Mark. The Euro facilitates easier trade and travel among member countries, providing a unified currency and simplifying transactions. The symbol for the Euro is "€".