Which currency did Cyprus use before it adopted the euro on 1 January 2008?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Cypriot pound
- Step 1: Cyprus adopted the euro on 1 January 2008, replacing the Cypriot pound. Answer: The Cypriot pound. Why not the others: The Greek drachma, the Turkish lira and the pound sterling don't fit.
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