Talk:Euro

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Cuba

I understand that Cuba is accepting Euros now. As yet I don't have a link for this.  SmokeyTheCat  •TALK• 11:17, 7 July 2008 (UTC) Found this:- http://www.cubatravelusa.com/currency_cuba_Nov_2004.htm <<< Worth mentioning in the article? Objections?  SmokeyTheCat  •TALK• 11:19, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Not to be confused, Cuba does not accept euros or any other foreign currencies in the main establishments in Havana or any other cities, only Cuban Convertible Pesos (currency code CUC) are allowed. There is only one beach resort (Varadero), that is frequently visit by European citizens. Only in this resort prices are shown in Cuban Convertible Pesos and euros. What the article you referenced means is that since December 2004, it is better NOT TO bring US dollars to Cuba, since there is an extra fee wehn converting them and your dollars will be devaluated almost 20% of the real value. I lived in Cuba for a long time and I still go there once every two years or so, I always bring with me either Japanese Yen or Canadian Dollars, just to avoid the extra conversion fee mentioned in the article. But I could not use them (not even euros), I would have to convert them first to Cuban Convertible Peso (now pegged to the USD at 1 CUC = 1.08 USD). I hope that clarifies the situation. Miguel.mateo (talk) 12:42, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Looking for something else I found this [[1]] (in Spanish). They are accepting euros in Cuba not only in Varadero, but in a lot of other tourist spots. It is interesting that you can use them almost everywhere: hotels, rent a cars, shops, restaurants ... etc. I thought it may be of interest. Miguel.mateo (talk) 05:56, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Is this worth mentioning in the article then? An example of the Eurozone unofficially extending way beyond Europe's borders? Seems important?  SmokeyTheCat  •TALK• 14:52, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Its more of a Cuba issue than a euro issue isn't it? Accepting foreign currencies at tourist hotspots is hardly big news (only for Cuba in the context of isolation - but as I say, that is a cuba issue). What would be news was if the locals were using it. And we do mention Cuba I think in terms of trading currency.- _J.Logan`^t: 15:52, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

"What would be news was if the locals were using it" ... it is news then, in those tourist spots, locals and tourist can pay in euros. However, I do not think is clearly received/accepted among the locals. I do agree however, that this is not a euro issue. Miguel.mateo (talk) 16:40, 23 August 2008 (UTC)

Inclusion of Irish for euro

Just wondering, what is the justification for this? I see the note on the translation department but I don't care. Nobody uses "eoró". Not even government legislation. For example: No. 38/1998: ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION ACT, 1998 (Irish displayed in left frame). Last time I checked individual words were not regulated by the EU. I'm pretty sure Foras na Gaeilge's usage is more important, and focal.ie, the only online dictionary endorsed by FnG (as evidenced by prominent link here) lists "euro" as the only translation for the English word [2]. An EU translation department's usage is insignificant. The only majorly influential bodies are:

1. Government usage (if I'm not mistaken, the government is supposed to always use An Caighdeán Oifigiúil, and if so, it evidently does not include "eoró")
2. Department of Education usage
3. Foras na Gaeilge usage

None of the above use "eoró" (except maybe DoE in examinations when an extract from something else does). - ^Estoy_Aquí^{(t • c • e)} 12:03, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

denmark

denmark has not adopted the euro and has been part of the eu for a very long time, however in the list at "Post-2004 EU members" sweden appears. sweden has been in the eu since the 90's. so why is sweden on the list? or why is denmark not on the list? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.249.132.243 (talk) 21:42, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

You might be confused with the table titled "Remaining currencies on track to be migrated", which is at the same level of the section "post-2004". Both Sweden and Denmark are explained in the Pre-2004 section, if you read that you will understand why Denmark is not in the previous table I mentioned and Sweden it is. I hope that helps, Miguel.mateo (talk) 22:43, 30 July 2008 (UTC)

Homer euro

should we add info about the homer simpson euro? 75.52.123.217 (talk) 20:00, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

Well do you have info about this "homer euro" ? -- CD 20:17, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

Who needs info, from the name I think the answer is a clear and definate "no!"- J Logan ^t: 20:17, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

Did a google, not as bad as I thought but it really isn't notable for this article. Maybe if we had a specific one on counter-fitting - or maybe if someone knows how it can be squeezed into the commemorative coins article! - J Logan ^t: 20:35, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

This coin has no place on the euro commemorative coins article.Kevin hipwell (talk) 22:26, 10 August 2008 (UTC)

I was actually talking with sarcasm as I thought it was some kind of joke -- CD 10:59, 11 August 2008 (UTC)

Disambiguation ...

... I can add at least 10 more samples of the use of EURO to the top of the article. Shall I do that so everyone is clear that this should not take place? In the disambiguation page is clearly stated all the different uses of Euro, so why do we have to treat the UEFA cup differently? IMHO, only a link to the disambiguation place is accepted.

Thanks, Miguel.mateo (talk) 06:34, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Don't include a stub if you want to get a point across. Selecciones de la Vida (talk) 07:30, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

That's irrelevant, the fact you answered this post is enough for me. Miguel.mateo (talk) 07:34, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Irrelevant says the user who adds a white supremacy stub and compares it to one of the most widely watched sports tournaments in the world. Selecciones de la Vida (talk) 07:54, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

No, irrelevant is that "the most widely watched sports tournaments in the world" needs to be referenced from the Euro article, just because some people call it like that; for that reason we have the disambiguation pages (BTW, I thought the "most watched ..." was the Beijing Olympics, but that is irrelevant too). Would you accept if I put a {{for}} tag in the top of the UEFA article pointing to this article? Miguel.mateo (talk) 08:26, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Some people calling it the Euro is an understatement. Also, you're misquoting me since I stated that it's one of the most widely watched, not the most widely watched. Adding a tag on the top of the UEFA article that directs a reader to this article is fine and vice versa. Selecciones de la Vida (talk) 18:16, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Agree, disambiguation is enough - there are loads of articles, people can just go to the disambiguation page for them, no need for a direct link.- _J.Logan`^t: 16:12, 25 August 2008 (UTC)

Purals of euro and cent

To stop the editing and reediting of this page what is the proper pural of euro and cent?