Euro, Definition, History, Symbol, & Facts
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euro, monetary unit and currency of the European Union (EU). It was introduced as a noncash monetary unit in 1999, and currency notes and coins appeared in participating countries on January 1, 2002. After February 28, 2002, the euro became the sole currency of 12 EU member states, and their
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Twenty years of the euro: a brief history
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The Origin and Purpose of the Euro
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Euro Definition, History, Countries That Use It
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