You can exchange most guilder banknotes for euros at De Nederlandsche Bank. Below are the banknotes that can be exchanged.
Unknown does not necessarily mean unloved. DNB research shows that a majority of Dutch people would consider using the digital euro, should this digital counterpart to cash become available in the future.
Read more Majority of Dutch people willing to use digital euro
Digital payments are on the rise in the euro area, but cash was still the payment instrument used most often at points of sale (POS) in 2024. More than half (52%) of all POS transactions were paid in cash in 2024.
Read more Cash remains a key payment method in Europe, but its share continues to decline
Like eating, drinking and sleeping, spending money is simply part of life. But that doesn’t necessarily make it fun. Indeed, most people dislike spending money, according to research by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
Read more Spending money hurts, but less if you’re a teenager paying cash
Consumers from vulnerable groups such as senior citizens, disabled people and those with low digital skills experience a decline in the accessibility and availability of payment services. This seems to be related to the fact that banks increasingly digitalise their services and close branches.
Read more Accessibility of payment services for vulnerable groups deteriorating