SIT · SIT
Slovenian tolar (SIT)
The Slovenian tolar (SIT) was the currency of Slovenia from 1991 until 2007, when it was replaced by the euro. Learn about its history, coins, and banknotes.
Convert this currency
Converted amount
0.0046 USD
Exchange rate
1 SIT = 0.004619 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
Source
ApiForex Managed Source 3
SIT · Slovenian tolar
Slovenian Tolar (SIT): History and Legacy
The Slovenian tolar (SIT) served as the national currency of Slovenia from its introduction in October 1991, following the country's independence from Yugoslavia, until January 2007, when Slovenia adopted the euro (EUR) as its official currency. The tolar was subdivided into 100 stotinov. Its ISO 4217 code was SIT, and its symbol was often written as "SIT" or "tol."
The tolar was introduced to replace the Yugoslav dinar at a rate of 1 tolar = 1 dinar. The currency underwent a period of stability and was managed by the Bank of Slovenia, the country's central bank. Over its lifetime, the tolar saw several series of banknotes and coins, featuring notable Slovenian figures and cultural landmarks. The final series of banknotes, issued in the 1990s and early 2000s, included denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000, and 10000 tolarjev.
Slovenia's transition to the euro was a significant milestone, as it became the first of the 2004 EU enlargement countries to adopt the euro. The conversion rate was fixed at 239.640 SIT per EUR. Today, the tolar is no longer in circulation, but it remains an important part of Slovenia's economic history. Collectors and historians may still find tolar coins and banknotes, which are exchangeable at the Bank of Slovenia for an indefinite period.
- Code
- SIT
- Symbol
- SIT
- Current rate
- USD / SIT
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
The Slovenian tolar was introduced on 8 October 1991, replacing the Yugoslav dinar.
- Official name
- Slovenian tolar
- Legal tender status
- Withdrawn
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- stotin · 1 SIT = 100 stotin
- Countries
- Slovenia
- Issuing authority
- Bank of Slovenia
- Central bank
- Bank of Slovenia · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Fixed to the euro at conversion
Common banknotes
10 SIT · 20 SIT · 50 SIT · 100 SIT · 200 SIT · 500 SIT · 1000 SIT · 5000 SIT · 10000 SIT
Common coins
10 stotinov · 20 stotinov · 50 stotinov · 1 SIT · 2 SIT · 5 SIT · 10 SIT · 20 SIT · 50 SIT
Also known as
Tolar · Slovenian tolar · SIT
Practical notes
- The tolar was replaced by the euro on 1 January 2007 at a rate of 239.64 SIT = 1 EUR.
- Banknotes and coins could be exchanged at the Bank of Slovenia for an unlimited period.
Priority currency pairs
The most useful conversions for this currency.
Slovenian tolar questions
What is the SIT exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/SIT. It can change throughout the day.
How can I convert SIT online?
Use the converter above to calculate indicative amounts between SIT and the other supported currencies.