While some countries in Europe embraced the multi-country currency, the Euro, others took a little longer to jump on the bandwagon. For example, the Italian Lira was not replaced with the Euro until January 1, 1999.
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France introduced the Euro in Jan 2001 and phased out the French Franc during the same year. On Jan. 1, 2002, the Euro was the only legal currency.
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Estonia joined the EU in 2004.
Because of the nature of this question, it varies from year to year.
The euro had been introduced in France and available alongside the franc, throughout the year 2001. It is the only currency in France since Jan 1, 2002.
As of 1st January 1999, Euro became an official currency.
France adopted the Euro during the year 2001. Before that the French currency was the French Franc.
Euro coins and currency came into circulation on 1 January 2002.
If it were convertible into US currency (which it isn't - Italy now uses the Euro), it would be less than 1 US cent. In terms of numismatic value (that is, the value of a 10 lire coin to a collector), it would depend on the year and condition.
Vatican City issues its own coins. It has used the euro as its currency since 1 January 1999, owing to a special agreement with the European Union (council decision 1999/98/CE). Euro coins and notes were introduced in 1 January 2002-the Vatican does not issue euro banknotes. Issuance of euro-denominated coins is strictly limited by treaty, though somewhat more than usual is allowed in a year in which there is a change in the papacy. Because of their rarity, Vatican euro coins are highly sought by collectors. Until the adoption of the Euro, Vatican coinage and stamps were denominated in their own Vatican lira currency, which was on par with the Italian lira.
The euro was launched in France on Jan. 1, 2001. The franc was phased out during the year 2001 when both the euro and the franc could be used. From Jan. 1, 2002, the euro remained as the only French currency.