Question 19
Since when do people pay in cash with the euro in Germany?
German original: Seit wann bezahlt man in Deutschland mit dem Euro in bar?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 1995
- 1998
- 2002 — Correct answer
- 2005
Explanation
Euro cash was introduced in Germany on 1 January 2002. Before that, the currency was the Deutsche Mark. As early as 1999, the euro was introduced as book money, meaning it was used for non-cash banking transactions.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- When — A question word used to ask about a point or period in time.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- paid — Something is paid when money has been given in exchange for a service or product. The amount owed has already been handed over or transferred.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- Euro — The euro is the official currency of Germany and most other EU countries. It is represented by the symbol € and is divided into 100 cents.
- when — 'When' is a question word used to ask about a point or period in time. For example: 'When does the event start?'