HL Deb 14 November 2000 vol 619 c33WA
Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What will be the total value of notes and coins denominated in euros in circulation throughout the European Union at the beginning of 2002. [HL4565]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

According to current estimates from the European Central Bank, some EUR648.5 billion-worth of notes and some EUR 15.5 billion-worth of coins are expected to be produced for the introduction of euro cash in 2002.