Euro making a big mistake; Brummies fear accepting currency is beginning of the end for pound.(News)

From: Birmingham Evening Mail (England) | Date: December 18, 2001 | Copyright information

Byline: Steve Swingler

`NO go for the euro' was the message on the streets of Birmingham following news that some city buses and high street shops will accept the currency from January 1.

Most Brummies questioned by the Evening Mail said the willingness of some firms to take the euro signalled the start of the end for their beloved pound.

A minority, however, said the move made economic sense and would make things more convenient for foreigners com...

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