Basic Country Data:
Country ISO Code: NL
Official Language: Dutch
Language ISO Code: nl
Current Official Currency: Euro
Current Currency ISO Code: EUR

Dutch — Official Language

• Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands, used in public administration, education, official communication, and media.

• It is spoken by the vast majority of the population and serves as the standard language for legal, governmental, and educational documents.

• Dutch has various regional dialects, but the standard form is widely understood and used.

• Dutch is also an official language in other regions and countries, such as Belgium (Flanders) and Suriname.

Euro (EUR) — Current Official Currency

ISO Code: EUR
Singular Name: euro
Plural Name: euros
Monetary Subdivision: 1 euro = 100 cents
Subdivision Name Singular: cent
Subdivision Name Plural: cents
Initial Production Date: 1999 (electronic), 2002 (physical)
Initial Circulation Date in the Netherlands: January 1, 2002
Final Production Date: ongoing
Final Circulation Date: currently in circulation
Mint: Coins produced in Eurozone mints, featuring national designs of the Netherlands
Issuing Bank: European Central Bank and Eurozone monetary authorities
Coin Denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1 and 2 euros
Banknote Denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 euros (500 euro note no longer issued since 2019)
Designs / Symbols:

• Coins feature national symbols, including images of Queen Beatrix and other cultural elements.

• Banknotes follow the common European design, with no specific images of the Netherlands.
  Economic Historical Context:

• The Netherlands adopted the euro in 2002, replacing the Dutch guilder as the official currency.

• The country is a member of the European Economic and Monetary Union, benefiting from the stability and integration provided by the euro.
  Current Circulation Status: active and widely used in the Netherlands
  Issuing Authority: European Central Bank and Eurozone authorities
  Relevant Monetary Legislation: European Union treaties and bilateral agreements

This report presents Dutch as the official language of the Netherlands, highlighting its use in public and administrative life, as well as the use of the euro as the official currency since 2002, including details on coins, banknotes, symbols, and economic context.