Most countries in Europe switched to the Euro overnight. One day it was Deutschmarks, Francs, Lira, Punts, the next it was Euro. There was a transition period where prices might be shown in both currencies but literally it was a big bang - your old currency would not be accepted after the changeover except in a bank.
Same style switchover happened in Ireland for road speeds. One day it was MPH, and literally overnight all signs were KPH.
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Most countries in Europe switched to the Euro overnight. One day it was Deutschmarks, Francs, Lira, Punts, the next it was Euro. There was a transition period where prices might be shown in both currencies but literally it was a big bang - your old currency would not be accepted after the changeover except in a bank.
Same style switchover happened in Ireland for road speeds. One day it was MPH, and literally overnight all signs were KPH.