Multiple choice general knowledge

Which treaty led to the creation of the currency euro?

  1. Perpetual Union Treaty

  2. Maastricht Treaty

  3. Golden Bull Treaty

  4. Mayflower Treaty
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Maastricht Treaty, signed in 1992, established the European Union and created the framework for the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) that led to the creation of the euro. The treaty set convergence criteria that countries had to meet to adopt the single currency. The euro was introduced as an electronic currency in 1999 and as physical notes and coins in 2002.

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