euroThe common currency for the European Union (EU) is the Euro (EUR).
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The Euro began in 1999, but did not come into circulation until 2002.
The EU uses a common currency to promote economic stability, facilitate trade and investment among member countries, and strengthen the unity and integration of the European Union.
The EU (European Union) is not having trouble creating a common currency. It has already created it as of 2002.
The biggest savings is in trade between one country and the EU, or between the EU states. Conversion of currency is complex and needs a vast accounting system. Businesses would need to hedge against currencies if they sell products in different countries that use different currencies. One common currency in the EU makes this process much easier. Another advantage to the EU states is the power of their currency as a reserve currency for the world. A currency held by many states is more attractive as a reserve currency as the market for the currency is more liquid.
The economic union that introduced the euro is the Eurozone, which comprises member states of the European Union (EU) that have adopted the euro as their official currency. The euro was launched in 1999 for electronic transactions and in 2002 for physical currency, replacing national currencies in many EU countries. The introduction of the euro aimed to facilitate economic integration, enhance trade, and promote stability among member states.
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Euro is a currency used in Eurozone wich consists of 15 EU member countries (as of 2010) It went into circulation in 2002. The main idea is that single currency in well integrated economic area like the EU maximizes the economic efficiency. Already other EU member countries seek to join Eurozone and have pegged their currency to the euro (e.g. the Baltic countries). Common currency means common fiscal rules (Maarstricht criteria), common exchange rate, common and broader risk sharing and gives stronger common voice on international stage. When coupled with Schengen agreement wich means that the EU basically got rid of its internal borders it' s not hard to see how this benefits trade inside the EU common market.
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