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21st Member of the Eurozone - Bulgaria
January 5 , 2026
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- Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st member of the Eurozone.
- Bulgaria replaced its national currency, the lev, which had been in use since the late 19th century.
- The move comes nearly 20 years after Bulgaria joined the European Union (EU).
- Euro adoption aims to boost trade, improve price transparency, and attract foreign investment.
- The Eurozone is the group of EU countries that use the euro (€) as their common currency.
- With Bulgaria’s entry, the euro is now used by more than 350 million people across Europe.
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