Each Eurozone country replaced its own national currency. Notable examples:
| Country | Former Currency |
|---|---|
| Germany | Deutsche Mark (DEM) |
| France | French Franc (FRF) |
| Italy | Italian Lira (ITL) |
| Spain | Spanish Peseta (ESP) |
| Netherlands | Dutch Guilder (NLG) |
| Belgium | Belgian Franc (BEF) |
| Luxembourg | Luxembourgish Franc (LUF) |
| Austria | Austrian Schilling (ATS) |
| Portugal | Portuguese Escudo (PTE) |
| Finland | Finnish Markka (FIM) |
| Ireland | Irish Pound (IEP) |
| Greece | Greek Drachma (GRD) |