International trade – Did you know?

The euro is the second most used currency globally, officially adopted by 23 European countries. Introduced in 1999, it replaced various national currencies like the French franc and German mark. However, some countries, such as the UK and Sweden, have not adopted the euro and continue using their own currencies.

How many countries officially use the euro?

In which year was the euro first introduced?

What were the currencies replaced by the euro in their home countries?

What was the currency of Germany before the euro?

Which European countries have not adopted the euro?