In what year did euro banknotes and coins physically enter circulation?

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2002

While the euro existed as 'book money' for electronic transfers in 1999, physical notes and coins didn't reach people's pockets until New Year's Day, 2002. It is now the official currency of 20 of the 27 European Union member states.

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