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The changeover to the euro — The arrival of euro notes and coins, 2002
Notes and coins reached the pockets of twelve countries; dual circulation lasted until 17 February, then the franc — born under John the Good in 1360 — faded. The Maastricht promise, ratified on a razor’s edge, was kept. (Editorial synthesis)
The changeover to the euro took place on 1 January 2002. (source: Larousse)
The changeover to the euro ended in the fading of the franc after six centuries — the euro in people’s pockets. (source: Larousse)
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