The European Monetary Union and the Euro 

On 1 January 2002, the Euro currency (€) was introduced in twelve countries of the eurozone area. The former national currencies are now no longer legal tender. This has now been extended to 15 countries including: 

•  Austria
  
•  Belgium
  
•  Cyprus
  
•  Finland
  
•  France
  
•  Germany
  
•  Greece
  
•  Ireland
  
•  Italy
  
•  Luxembourg
  
•  Malta
  
•  Netherlands
  
•  Portugal
  
•  Slovenia
  
•  Spain

The total polulation within the Eurozone countries is now 320 million people. The United Kingdom has not yet adopted the Euro currency.

• See if your business may be affected by the introduction of the euro 
  
• Information on the UK Government's policy on joining the euro 
  
• How the new euro banknotes look
  

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