The Euro is the new currency in Europe. After January 1st, 2002 Euro bills and coins will be available and a few months later you will have to pay in Euro in the participating countries. The currently participating countries are: GerMany
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FrancE,
ItalY, SpaiN
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AustriA, Finnland, Portugal, IreLand
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