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All de facto present currencies in Europe, and an incomplete list of the preceding currency, are listed here. In Europe, the most commonly used currency is the euro (used by 26 countries); any country entering the European Union (EU) is expected to join the eurozone [1] when they meet the five convergence criteria. [2]
The franc is any of various units of currency.One franc is typically divided into 100 centimes.The name is said to derive from the Latin inscription francorum rex (King of the Franks) used on early French coins and until the 18th century, or from the French franc, meaning "frank" (and "free" in certain contexts, such as coup franc, "free kick").
A currency is a kind of money and medium of exchange.Currency includes paper, cotton, or polymer banknotes and metal coins.States generally have a monopoly on the issuing of currency, although some states share currencies with other states.
When everyone uses the same currency, price comparisons become instant and obvious. No more mental math trying to figure out if ¥20,000 is a good deal for that camera or whether €50 is too much ...
The franc (/ f r æ ŋ k /; French: franc français, [fʁɑ̃ fʁɑ̃sɛ]; sign: F or Fr), [n 2] also commonly distinguished as the French franc (FF), was a currency of France.Between 1360 and 1641, it was the name of coins worth 1 livre tournois and it remained in common parlance as a term for this amount of money.
Money transformed the entire idea of the barter system. A medium of exchange for centuries, it keeps the world in flow, enables countries to trade, store wealth and foster friendly relationships.
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