James Joyce Coin-troversy Reportedly Could Have Been Averted : The Two-Way Irish banking officials should have known there were problems with the controversial 10-euro coin commemorating James Joyce, ...

The coin celebrates the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Vilna Gaon, an 18th-century rabbinical luminary. (JTA) — The Bank of Lithuania minted a euro piece of currency containing Hebrew letters.

When 11 E.U. nations swapped francs and lire for euros on New Year’s Day 1999, traders called the new money a “toilet currency.” Nope! The euro — now the coin of 15 E.U. realms — has proved so strong ...

Euro coins and notes first went into circulation 10 years ago Sunday. Host Audie Cornish reads a history of the economic union in the images imprinted on its currency. Cautious optimism is about all ...

Although the Euro hasn't been around as long as some other currencies, there are still some rare Euro coins out there that are super valuable. If you're in Europe and getting Euros in your change, ...

According to fresh Commission figures, an estimated ten million fake euro coins are in circulation today and the counterfeit currency is becoming increasingly sophisticated. According to fresh ...

Weeks after the euro became official, the European Union is complaining that Thai 10-baht coins -- worth a mere 26 euro cents -- have been showing up in vending machines all over Europe. The coin is ...

Sales of the first euro coin starter kits in Bulgaria begin today, with the sets available at the Bulgarian National Bank, post offices and all banking branches nationwide. Both private individuals ...