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  1. Jan 30, 2020 · Matt Rosenberg. Updated on January 30, 2020. On January 1, 1999, one of the largest steps toward European unification took place with the introduction of the euro as the official currency in 12 countries (Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain).

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  2. Jul 6, 2023 · A Guide to European Currency. Last updated on July 6th, 2023 at 09:51 am. The euro (EUR), the official currency of the European Union (E.U.), was one of the most ambitious currency changeovers in history when it was introduced two decades ago. Overnight, the euro replaced 11 different currencies across European member states.

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  4. Mar 20, 2024 · Belgium. Croatia. Cyprus. Estonia. Finland. France. Germany. Greece. Ireland. Italy. Latvia. Lithuania. Luxembourg. Malta. Netherlands. Portugal. Slovakia. Slovenia. Spain. EU countries that have adopted the euro use the European Central Bank (ECB) as their central bank.

  5. Jun 20, 2020 · Some places accept euros or US dollars. 1 BYN = .42 USD. Bosnia and Herzegovina — This country uses its own Bosnian convertible mark currency, though euros are widely accepted. 1 BAM = .58 USD. Iceland — Independent Iceland maintains its own krona currency.

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  6. In various countries, the euro is accepted by some merchants despite not being the official currency there. Additionally, it is sometimes used for pricing purposes even when actual payments are made in the official currency (e.g., for real estate).

  7. Jun 26, 2019 · Official Currency (Money) for Caribbean Countries: (* indicates U.S. dollar also widely accepted) Eastern Caribbean Dollar: Anguilla *, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica *, Grenada, Montserrat, Nevis *, St. Lucia *, St. Kitts, St. Vincent and the Grenadines *. Euro: Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Barts, St. Martin.

  8. The stable monetary system behind the euro makes it an attractive 'anchor' currency: several countries and territories outside the euro area and the EU have linked their currencies to the euro. In some cases, it is by bilateral agreement with euro area countries, while in others it is a unilateral decision of the country concerned.

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