1.   First, by minimizing conversion capital costs while backing out of expensive oil we conserve both capital and consumer resources.

2.   But the conversion cost has come down, especially for cars built just before the changeover.

3.   Complaining about the conversion costs, they are refusing to accept euros for taxes, Social Security payments or most other purposes for the next two years.

4.   HDE said the conversion costs would lead to even higher consumer prices in Germany.

5.   It was intended to eliminate trade distortions caused by exchange-rate fluctuation and eliminate currency conversion costs.

6.   It was intended to eliminate trade distortions caused by exchange-rate fluctuation and cut out currency conversion costs.

7.   It would remove distortions to trade caused by exchange-rate volatility and get rid of currency conversion costs.

8.   Synthetic crude oil can be shipped and sold more profitably than natural gas if conversion costs are low.

9.   The conversion cost is high, however.

10.   The currency was designed to eliminate trade distortions caused by exchange-rate fluctuation and cut out currency conversion costs.