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The Common European Currency

February 7, 2002

At the beginning of 2002, twelve European nations introduced a common European currency: the euro. But there's much more to the euro than just new coins and bills.

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At the end of 2001, it was "Auf Wiedersehen" Deutschmark, "Au revoir" French Franc and "Arrividerci" Italian Lira.

January first 2002 marked the introduction of a common European currency: the euro.

300 million people all across Europe are now using the same money.

Below you'll find stories relating to many different aspects of the introduction of the euro.

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