1996/0250(CNS)

Regulation on the Introduction of the Euro

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) ON THE INTRODUCTION OF THE EURO

Stage: In force, reached 11 May 1998
In force: In force since 1 Jan 1999 · CELEX 31998R0974
Procedure: Regulation · Consultation procedure
Last activity: 1 Jan 1999

2 acts

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 2 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Updating Annex A to the Monetary Agreement between the Government of the French Republic, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of His Serene Highness the Prince of Monaco	Commission · Decision	Published
Updating the Annexes to the monetary agreement between the Government of the French Republic, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of His Serene Highness the Prince of Monaco	Commission · Decision	Published

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4 documents

Documents

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Text adopted · OJ L 139 11.05.1998, p. 0001Commission · 11 May 1998
Text adopted · Regulation 1998/0974Commission · 3 May 1998
OJ C 380 16.12.1996, p. 0004Commission · 16 Dec 1996
Report · A4-0375/1996Parliament

Summary

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Council Regulation (EC) No 974/98 sets the legal framework for replacing national currencies with the euro at irrevocably fixed conversion rates. It defines euro adoption, cash changeover and transitional periods, and governs legal tender status of notes and coins. It entered into force on 1 January 1999 and applies to the participating Member States listed in its Annex.

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