Lis Solkhon tells us (Argus, April 30) that from January 1, 2002, the euro will be the sole currency accepted in Germany.
That isn't quite correct because both the Deutschmark and the euro will be accepted in all shops and banks until the end of February 2002.
From March 1, 2002, only the euro may be used. When spending Deutschmarks during that period, all change will be given in euros.
I advise travellers to Germany to have euros at the ready because we have been told most train and underground ticket machines, cigarette machines and so on will accept euros only from midnight, January 1, 2002.
-C J Briant, Munich, Germany
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