From January 1, you can only pay with euros in Croatia. You can still exchange notes in a bank. Money : The legal currency in Croatia is Kuna (Local abbreviation kn, international abbreviation HRK), consisting of 100 smaller units, called lipa (lp). 1 Kuna is € 0,13, 1 euro is 7,35 Kuna. The Croatian money exist 9 coins and 8 notes. (The name Kuna, meaning "marten", has its origin in ancient times, when the marten's fur was used as a trade unit. The word lipa means "linden (tree)".)
The Kuna, or marten, has a long tradition of use in barter trade as well as pecuniary compensation in Croatia. As far back as 1256, a local currency displaying the Kuna was issued in Slavonia - the first known use of the Kuna on Croatian coins. In Croatia today, Kuna are banknotes and have been the new form of currency for the past year. Historical Croatian personalities are featured on one side of Kuna banknote, with famous Croatian landmarks on the reverse. On the following denominations are: Who's Who On The Kuna Bill:
All major credit cards (American Express, Diners, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard) and Eurocheques (after being changed in banks) are accepted. Accessing money on ATMs is possible in all larger cities and the more important tourist areas; the ATMs of Zagrebacka banka accept Eurocard/Mastercard, and ATM of Euronet accept Diners, American Express and Visa. |