The currency used in Greece is the Euro, which is the official currency of 19 eurozone countries and accepted by many more. The Euro replaced the Greek drachma, which officially ended circulation on 28 February 2002. The Euro banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500, while coins come in denominations of 1 and 2 euros, and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents. Cash is still a popular payment method in Greece, and it is recommended to have some euros on hand at all times. While it is easy to exchange currency in Greece, it is advisable to avoid exchange bureaus that provide high commissions and poor rates. ATMs, currency exchange offices, and travelers cheques are the three most popular ways to exchange currency in Greece.