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The Euro, which is the official currency of the European Union. It is a requirement to eventually adopt the Euro if you join the EU; however, two countries (Denmark and the United Kingdom) have opt-outs, meaning they are not required to adopt the Euro.

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Q: What type of currency was adopted by the majority of countries in the European Union?
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