Site of the Day for Wednesday, January 2, 2002
The Euro
"On 1 January 2002 the euro banknotes and coins [were] put into
circulation. This official website offers you all the information related
to this momentous occasion . . . the largest monetary changeover the world
has ever seen." - from the website
This extensive website offers an extensive array of information about the
introduction of Europe's new currency, which will be used at the outset, in
twelve member states, including a map and listing of the participating
countries.
If you are planning a European junket or are a resident of one the adopting
countries, this site provides helpful material about the transition period,
currency conversion tables as well as a history of how the Euro came into
being. It also provides material on how the various countries will be
handling issues with respect to their old currencies.
Discover the facts about this historic event, affecting the daily lives of
millions at:
http://www.euro.ecb.int/en.html
A.M. Holm
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