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Obringer, Lee Ann. "How the Euro Works." 01 January 2002. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://money.howstuffworks.com/euro.htm> 17 May 2008.
by
Lee Ann Obringer
Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How the Euro Works
2.
Designing the Euro
3.
Bank-note Designs
4.
Coin Designs
5.
Where Did the Idea Come From?
6.
Planning the Transition
7.
Participating Countries
8.
Economic Requirements for Participation
9.
Setting the Value of the Euro
10.
Implementing the Changeover
11.
Advantages of the Euro
12.
Disadvantages and Risks of the Euro
13.
More Euro History
14.
Lots More Information
15.
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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How the Euro Works
2.
Designing the Euro
3.
Bank-note Designs
4.
Coin Designs
5.
Where Did the Idea Come From?
6.
Planning the Transition
7.
Participating Countries
8.
Economic Requirements for Participation
9.
Setting the Value of the Euro
10.
Implementing the Changeover
11.
Advantages of the Euro
12.
Disadvantages and Risks of the Euro
13.
More Euro History
14.
Lots More Information
15.
See all
Money & Economic Basics
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