Lithuania Currency

If you are planning to visit Lithuania, an important part of the planning is to acquaint yourself with the general information about Lithuania including the Lithuania currency. Familiarising yourself with the Lithuania currency will not only help you to exchange local money against the Lithuania currency, but it also aids in managing your finances better. Following is brief information about the Lithuania currency that will prove beneficial for you before your travel to Lithuania.

Official Currency Of Lithuania

The official Lithuania currency was the Lithuanian litas until it was replaced by the Euro on January 1, 2015. Lithuanian litas was divided into 100 cents. The Lithuanian litas had seen many changes throughout its time in history. The Litas was first introduced in 1922 following the first world war when Lithuania got independence. The Lithuania currency was reintroduced later in the next year. Afterward, Lithuania currency exchange took place from the Soviet Ruble to the Litas with the temporary Talonas then in place. 

Replacement Of Official Currency Of Lithuania

Since 1st January 2015, the official Lithuania currency has been the Euro which is the official currency of the EU and Lithuania is part of the EU member states. Currently, this Lithuania currency is also used by 19 out of the 28-member states. The Lithuania currency has a widespread use both locally in Lithuania and globally in other countries. The euro is subdivided into 100 cents and uses both banknotes and coins as the denominations. As a Pakistani, you would find the exchange rate between Euros and Rupees which is 1 EUR= 153 PKR.

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