The euro existed for three years before its notes and coins arrived.

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1999 → 2002

The euro existed for three years before its notes and coins arrived.

The euro began on 1 January 1999, three years before euro banknotes and coins entered circulation on 1 January 2002. During that interval, it was already a currency used for accounting, financial markets and noncash payments.

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