[Yoric]

In contrast, all of Europe has demonetized its old currencies (Deutschmark, French Francs, Italian Lira, etc.) when switching to Euros, and a few times before that. I've just looked it up and one Napoleon Franc is currently worth ~20€.

So, it's not that uncommon.

[RandomLensman]

You can still convert old DM into Euros at the initial rate in Germany (https://www.bundesbank.de/de/aufgaben/bargeld/dm-banknoten-u....)

[mrighele]

The majority of EU member set a limit date: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/exchange/html/index.en.html

[RandomLensman]

I don't think the majority in that list has set a limit for bills, only for coins

[mrighele]

Uhm, i guess you are right. (9 vs 11). Sorry I guess I didn't pay enough attention.

[RandomLensman]

No worries, you were right that a majority put time limits on at least some exchanges into Euro.

[anhner]

Europe is an unstable third world country, haven't you heard?