Belgium Travellers Guide: General Travel Information
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1 Euro (€ ) = 100 cents
Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Foreign currency exchange is widely found, credit cards are widely accepted
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Centre for disease control
If you are an EU/EEA citizen and your trip is to a destination within the EU/EEA, you are strongly advised to bring along a free European Health Insurance Card. This Card will cover the cost associated with necessary medical treatment (if required) while you are visiting another member state.