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Tuesday, November 24, 1998 Published at 15:52 GMT
Special Report: European Monetary Union
It is one of the most important economic events this century. Its impact will be enormous no matter whether you live inside the eurozone or outside.
E-Day is coming.
On 1 January 1999, 11 countries will pool their national currencies and form the 'eurozone', adopting the euro as their new single currency. Your business, your job, your holiday will be affected - even though euro coins and notes will not be in circulation until January 2002. BBC News Online provides you with all you need to cope with the new currency. Bookmark this page and come back for updates.
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Euro banknotes and coins are three years away, but consumers will feel the euro's impact from next January onwards.
Also:
Fast facts on European Monetary Union
Is your business ready for the euro?
The European Central Bank
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Banks across Europe are bracing themselves for falling profits and tougher competition after the launch of the single currency.
Also:
Will the euro rule the roost?
Frankfurt vs London - the battle for supremacy
How travellers can get the euro benefit
Crime without frontiers
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In the UK the fight over joining the single currency makes for strange alliances - on both sides of the debate.
Also:
The UK parties and monetary union
The euro and UK investors
Euro case study: Marks & Spencer
How the UK will decide on joining the euro
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