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1st January 1999
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1999 to 2002

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1st January 2002

  Start of EMU
    EMU begins and the euro comes into being
    Exchange rates of EMU currencies locked against the euro
    The euro useable for cashless transactions
    (e.g. cheques, direct debits, credit transfers)
    Irish Pound notes and coins continue in circulation


              Transitional Period



                   Introduction of Euro Notes and Coins
                      Euro notes and coins come into circulation
                      Irish pound notes and coins begin to be withdrawn
                      By 9th February 2002 the changeover to the euro                       will be complete


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