11.  And the introduction of the euro, the common European currency, makes cross-border value comparisons easier.

12.  And unlike special-issue commemorative coins, these quarters would be used as common currency.

13.  And the steps being taken to bring about European union and a common currency have been a drag on national economies.

14.  Anxiety about the common currency has been building in Europe as deadlines for its enactment draw near.

15.  Argentine President Carlos Menem said members of the Mercosur trade pact should view the European Union as a model and work towards creating a common currency.

16.  As the yen area solidifies and the yen becomes the common Pacific currency, Americans will need to sell dollars for yen to conduct business with any Asian nation.

17.  Because Major has not firmly and forever ruled out joining a common currency, that is the biggest single issue separating them.

18.  Both countries see the common currency as in their national interests.

19.  A compromise is vital for the stability and credibility of a common European currency.

20.  A common currency makes it impossible to adjust currency rates to reflect differences in productivity within the currency zone.