1 January 2002Euro Banknotes and Coins IntroducedKonstantinos Simitis
Greece introduces euro cash after joining the euro area.
Historical records for Greece in 2002, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Greece introduces euro cash after joining the euro area.
Oversees the physical currency changeover from the drachma to euro notes and coins.
Heads the Greek government when euro banknotes and coins replace the drachma in everyday use.
Supports completion of accession negotiations with ten countries scheduled to join the Union in 2004.
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