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Discusses preparations in European Union countries for the introduction of euros as the standard currency. Advertising campaign of the European Central Bank to raise public support for the currency; Plans to introduce the currency on January 1, 2002; Worry of small businesses about the impact of the changeover which will force them to deal in euros and the old currency for a few months; Concerns about money laundering.

Reports on the valuation of the euro as of May, 2000. Reasons that a weak euro benefits economies which rely on exports, such as that of Finland; Concern among Europeans that the euro will not last; Countries' continued commitment to the currency; Outlook for the euro and European economies.