What was currency before euro?

The currency used in a country before the adoption of the euro varied depending on the specific country. Here are some of the notable currencies that were replaced by the euro in different European countries:

1. Germany: Deutsche Mark (DEM)

2. France: French Franc (FRF)

3. Italy: Italian Lira (ITL)

4. Spain: Spanish Peseta (ESP)

5. Netherlands: Dutch Guilder (NLG)

6. Belgium: Belgian Franc (BEF)

7. Luxembourg: Luxembourgish Franc (LUF)

8. Austria: Austrian Schilling (ATS)

9. Portugal: Portuguese Escudo (PTE)

10. Finland: Finnish Markka (FIM)

11. Ireland: Irish Pound (IEP)

12. Greece: Greek Drachma (GRD)