The Euro in your hand.
2/11/2002
By all accounts, the Euro sped into action smoothly and painlessly among the twelve member states of the European Union on January 1, 2002. For that reason this lively and informative site is more relevant now to non-Europeans, who should find it helpful as a reference when dealing with European-based operations. Among the site's "essentials" (detailed in eleven languages): easy converters, clear descriptions of the new currency, and a glossary. The "How to Prepare" section is geared in part for enterprises large and small, the financial sector, as well as EU citizens and public administration. Information ranges from basic answers to in-depth white papers. The "What's New" section on the homepage, updated every week, covers the latest nuances on such topics as cross-border payments.