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Jul 31st, 2003, 10:51 AM
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OK This might be a very stupid question but here goes: The last time I was in Portugal they had not switched over to the euro yet.
I am curious as to the size of the new bills. no, not the exchange rate but the actual dimensions of the bills. I am visiting family in Sicily and I wanted to buy a wallet for some cousins and I was wondering if the bills would fit in a wallet desgned for American Money?? I woudl hate to give them an unuseable(not sure if that is a word):~ gift. Help and Thanks
I am curious as to the size of the new bills. no, not the exchange rate but the actual dimensions of the bills. I am visiting family in Sicily and I wanted to buy a wallet for some cousins and I was wondering if the bills would fit in a wallet desgned for American Money?? I woudl hate to give them an unuseable(not sure if that is a word):~ gift. Help and Thanks
Jul 31st, 2003, 10:55 AM
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Euros are diffent sizes. The higher the denomination...the larger the bill. Makes perfect sense and harder to couterfeit.
I had no problems putting Euros into my wallet from the states...but wallet sizes in the states vary somewhat too.
I had no problems putting Euros into my wallet from the states...but wallet sizes in the states vary somewhat too.
Jul 31st, 2003, 11:13 AM
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actually i was talking about knock-off louis vuitton wallets for some teenage cousins. i would like to bring a gift for all the family but i have to be able to carry the stuff too. any suggestions for small gifts?
Jul 31st, 2003, 12:08 PM
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yes, i was going to tell them. beside any teenager is happy to get a funky new wallet. even in europe the white LV's still cost a pretty penny. the real basis for this post was about the euro anyway.
Intrepid- thanks-you do have a point with the T-shirt idea.
Intrepid- thanks-you do have a point with the T-shirt idea.
Jul 31st, 2003, 01:11 PM
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generally, they are a little smaller than US bills, although they are shorter but fatter. The 50 euro note is about 5.5" by 3" whereas US bills are a little over 6" by 2.5". The 20 euro note is smaller than that.
Aug 1st, 2003, 11:12 AM
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"any suggestions for small gifts?"
Yes, A&F (Abercrombie & Fitch). Anyone under 25 y.o. LOVES to shop at this store. It's basically the Gap of this decade. The t-shirts are very popular this year. I also agree that putting euros into the wallets is the only way to go if you stick with the wallet gifts.
Yes, A&F (Abercrombie & Fitch). Anyone under 25 y.o. LOVES to shop at this store. It's basically the Gap of this decade. The t-shirts are very popular this year. I also agree that putting euros into the wallets is the only way to go if you stick with the wallet gifts.
Aug 1st, 2003, 11:23 AM
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I don't like LV myself, but if your cousins do, they might enjoy them.
I don't think you need to put euro in them -- I don't give big gifts to my cousins for visiting them or ever. I think a wallet is more than enough, although if you staying with them a while, that might explain why. Also, giving people money as a gift is kind of tacky IMO.
I don't think you need to put euro in them -- I don't give big gifts to my cousins for visiting them or ever. I think a wallet is more than enough, although if you staying with them a while, that might explain why. Also, giving people money as a gift is kind of tacky IMO.
Aug 1st, 2003, 11:44 AM
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Sorry Powerpuff, I was confused. For some reason I thought that you were bringing gifts for your teenage nieces & nephews. Thus, making you much older than they. Forget everything I said in my earlier post. I'm sure that whatever you bring will be appreciated.
Aug 1st, 2003, 12:00 PM
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There are 7 different Euro bills/banknotes:
EUR 5 120x62 mm grey
EUR 10 127x67 mm red
EUR 20 133x72 mm blue
EUR 50 140x77 mm orange
EUR 100 147x82 mm green
EUR 200 153x82 mm yellow-brown
EUR 500 160x82 mm purple
http://www.euro.ecb.int/en/section/testnotes.html
EUR 5 120x62 mm grey
EUR 10 127x67 mm red
EUR 20 133x72 mm blue
EUR 50 140x77 mm orange
EUR 100 147x82 mm green
EUR 200 153x82 mm yellow-brown
EUR 500 160x82 mm purple
http://www.euro.ecb.int/en/section/testnotes.html
Aug 1st, 2003, 03:15 PM
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Euro bills are designed to cascade in waterfall effect, smaller denominations are shortest and they increase in height at denomination increases.
Slim to no chance, BUT traveling with knockoffs or counterfeits can be risky if an eagle-eyed Customs agent is having a bad day. They will confiscate first and its up to you to convince them that you should regain possession.
Yes, euros are easier for Americans to use--100 centimes in a euro. BTW, technically plural or singular, the proper word is euro.
Watch that you don't mix up 1 euro and 2 euro coins.
Slim to no chance, BUT traveling with knockoffs or counterfeits can be risky if an eagle-eyed Customs agent is having a bad day. They will confiscate first and its up to you to convince them that you should regain possession.
Yes, euros are easier for Americans to use--100 centimes in a euro. BTW, technically plural or singular, the proper word is euro.
Watch that you don't mix up 1 euro and 2 euro coins.
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