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11th of May 1998
- The striking of coins featuring the approved designs began in the French town of Pessac on the 11th of May 1998. French Economy Minister Dominique Strauss-Kahn attended the formal ceremony and initiated production by striking the first one-euro coin, making France the first nation to produce the Euro.
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The basis for the euro coins is derived from a European recommendation from 2003, which allowed changing the national obverse sides of euro coins from 1 January 2004 onwards. However, a number of recommendations and restrictions still apply.
Coins and banknotes were launched on 1 January 2002, and in 12 EU countries the biggest cash changeover in history took place. A brief history of the steps leading to the euro’s launch in 1999 and the reasons behind its creation.
May 20, 2024 · 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 national currencies ceased to be legal tender.
Feb 3, 2023 · When these coins and banknotes were released to the public in the 12 initial countries, it was, as the EU claims, “the biggest cash changeover in history” (EU, 2022).
- Tyler Rossi
The euro coins have a common side and a national side. The national side indicates the issuing country. The common sides of the coins were designed by Mr Luc Luycx of the Royal Belgian Mint. They show images of the European Union or of Europe and symbolise the unity of the EU.
Unlike many currencies that feature national figures and symbols, euro bills contain images of architectural and cultural elements and maps to symbolize European unity. However, the coins reflect national differences.
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Since 1 January 2002 the euro banknotes and coins have been part of everyday life for over 300 million people in the euro area.This leaflet depicts the seven euro banknotes and the eight euro coins, including their security features.The banknotes – inspired by the architectural styles of seven periods in Europe’s cultural history – are of ...
