1.   They consider this use of an English word as an insult, particularly because Britain is one of three countries that chose not to participate in the euro launch.

2.   Australian government uses euro launch to promote financial sector.

3.   Before the euro launch, a few Migros branches near the border accepted payments in the neighboring currency.

4.   Citing the euphoria surrounding the successful euro launch on world markets, they say waiting three years for cash is unnecessary and could cause disappointment.

5.   Dutch finance minister gets pies in face from critics at euro trading launch.

6.   European central banks cuts key interest rate for euro launch.

7.   London financial institutions join euro launch.

8.   Obuchi used the euro launch to make a plea for the Japanese currency.

9.   Obuchi took the occasion of the euro launch to make a plea for the Japanese currency.

10.   The tough criteria were set to bring the EU economies closer together before the euro launch.