Press Release: In less than a fortnight Slovakia adopts the euro; euro turns 10

In less than a fortnight, the euro area will have two reasons to celebrate: the number of European Union countries that share the same currency will grow to 16 with Slovakia and it will be the 10th anniversary of the euro. A special €2 coin will be issued to commemorate the anniversary and a documentary film describing the road to the euro and its benefits will be screened today. In the meantime, preparations are in full swing in Slovakia.