In Finnish history, in what year did Finland adopt the Euro as its official currency for non-cash transactions, followed by physical cash in 2002?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 1999
- Step 1: Finland was among the initial wave of 11 EU countries adopting the Euro on January 1, 1999, replacing the markka in electronic accounting before cash circulation in 2002. Answer: 1999. Why not the others: 1995 was EU entry, and physical notes and coins arrived on January 1, 2002.
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