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11 countries made up the euro area when the euro was introduced in 1999. 16 countries now belong. The most recent members are Slovakia, Cyprus and Malta.
Euro coins by country
Interactive animation: growth of the euro area
Cash changeovers
The ECB has developed an exhibition on the euro banknotes and coins and their security features. The exhibition is currently touring the EU Member States.
07/08/2006: Transitional regime for the implementation of the banknote recycling framework in the new participating Member States, 150 kb, en