A monetary union was established in 1999 and came into full force in 2002, and is composed of 19 EU member states which use the euro currency.
[17] Xisaabin lacageed ayaa la aasaasay sannadkii 1999-kii, waxaana uu si buuxda u galay 2002-dii wuxuuna ka kooban yahay 19 xubnood oo xubin ka ah Midowga Yurub oo isticmaalaya lacagta euro-da.