Special report offers extensive coverage of the euro's introduction and impact. With commentary, analysis and a currency converter.

CNN documents the changing of currencies in 12 European countries to the Euro. Find news, a currency converter, trivia, and an interactive map.

Provides free and password-protected access to publications, statistics, news and official documents on the euro and the monetary union.

Pacific Exchange Rate Service presents this useful guide. Includes news, the euro schedule, the Maastricht criteria, euro coins/notes, and links.

Read press articles and excerpts from a book on EMU, use a currency converter, or look at a list of past and upcoming conferences and seminars.

Microsoft presents a brief FAQ on the symbol for the new currency, with information on how to add a euro font to Microsoft products.

Irish training and consulting company provides seminars, articles, and links relating to information-system Euro currency conversion issues.

IBM looks at the challenges for business, equipment needs, the company's strategies for monetary union, and the Euro Support Centre.

Read about the goals of the European monetary union, the monetary and fiscal standards associated with it, and the conditions for success.

Special section includes key stories, links and background info. Has a euro data map, introduction timeline and glossary of relevant terms.

Addresses the question of the European Central Bank's credibility in handling the euro. Traces back the decline of the euro up to year 2000.