Why these European countries don't use the euro as currency
See which member states have opted not to adopt the euro as their currency
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The formation of the European Union (EU) paved the way for a unified, multi-country financial system under a single currency, the euro. Now used in 20 countries, the euro helped increase trade and reduce exchange rate risks in eurozone countries. However, a few European nations decided to stick with their own currencies despite being member states.
Check out this gallery to see which countries don't use the euro as currency, and why.
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