italy what is the currency
Currency. The Euro is the official currency of Italy. The Euro was launched in two stages. First, in January 1999, to became the new official currency of 11 EU Member States, replacing the old national currencies â such as the Italian Lira.It was introduced in the virtual form for bank transactions.urrency. The Euro is the official currency of Italy. The Euro was launched in two stages. First, in January 1999, to became the new official currency of 11 EU Member States, replacing the old national currencies â such as the Italian Lira. It was introduced in the virtual form for bank transactions.