Cryptocurrency Q&A Can you still spend Italian lire?

Can you still spend Italian lire?

mia_anderson_painter mia_anderson_painter Mon Nov 18 2024 | 6 answers 1160
I have some Italian lire that I've kept for a long time. I'm wondering if it's still possible to use them for transactions, like shopping or dining, in Italy or anywhere else. Can you still spend Italian lire?

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Carolina Carolina Wed Nov 20 2024
This move was part of a broader European initiative to unify currencies and facilitate economic integration.

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Daniele Daniele Wed Nov 20 2024
Two years later, on January 1, 2002, the Euro replaced the Lira for cash transactions as well.

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VoyagerSoul VoyagerSoul Wed Nov 20 2024
The Italian Lira underwent a significant transformation in its history.

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Riccardo Riccardo Wed Nov 20 2024
With the introduction of the Euro, the Lira ceased to be in circulation.

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JejuSunshineSoul JejuSunshineSoul Wed Nov 20 2024
On January 1, 1999, the Italian Lira was officially replaced by the Euro (EUR) for electronic transactions.

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