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As of May 2026: Now part of Eurosystem; Governor sits on ECB Governing Council
Bulgaria became the 21st eurozone member on January 1, 2026, replacing the lev at a fixed rate of 1.95583 per euro. Euro banknotes and coins began circulating at midnight, ending nearly three decades under a currency board.
Updated May 19
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