Euro

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Plural formation and grammar

:Main article: Linguistic issues concerning the euro

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Several linguistic issues have arisen in relation to the spelling of the words euro and cent in the many languages of the member states of the European Union, as well as in relation to grammar and the formation of plurals. Immutable word formations have been encouraged by the European Commission in usage with official EU legislation (originally in order to ensure uniform presentation on the banknotes), but the "unofficial" practice concerning the mutability (or not) of the words differs between the member states.

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In the English language, the form "euro" is used both in the singular and the plural in legislation, without much justification apart from an apparent wish not to have to revise older legislation. The natural plural cents is recommended (by the Translation Section of the European Commission) for use in all material aimed at the general public.

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The (misnomer) "euro-cent" is sometimes used in countries (such as USA, Canada, Australia) that also have "cent" as a subcurrency, to distinguish them from the local coin. The terms "eurodollar", which commonly refers to US dollar deposits in European banks, or the non-existent "euro dollar" have occasionally been used incorrectly to refer to the euro by sources in other parts of the world, particularly the United States.

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