first parts of British sovereign territory adopt euro

brad12jy · 02-01-2008, 10:41 AM

The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are two UK administered areas on the island of Cyprus that comprise the Sovereign Base Areas Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom.On 1 January 2008 Akrotiri and Dhekelia adopted the euro along with the rest of Cyprus.

C_steam · 02-01-2008, 11:08 AM

Misleading, I think - Permanent bases of UK forces overseas have, in my experience, always used the local currency as the primary currency in bases bars, naafi and so on. It was also usually possible to use sterling.

AFAIK, remaining british bases in germany have been using the euro for some time now.

22ANDUK · 02-01-2008, 11:56 AM

Yeah, most bases use the local currency, as well as sterling.

It's no different to the US air force bases RAF Mildenhall, Alconbury and Lakenheath - where they use pounds and dollars.

NB Though in the US bases (which are massive!) they have often have their own little economy running - with Wendy's, McDonalds and Burger King competing and even a 'Sherrif Department' manned by the US MPs!

brad12jy · 02-01-2008, 03:36 PM

the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are british Overseas Territories listed on wikipedia so why should they use the country nextdoor currency

tito · 02-01-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by alteclansing

the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are british Overseas Territories listed on wikipedia so why should they use the country nextdoor currency

Because residents often journey to the mainland to buy things.

Westcountryman · 02-01-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tito

Because residents often journey to the mainland to buy things.

By that logic we should adopt the Euro too.

tito · 02-01-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Eurosceptic Atlanticist

By that logic we should adopt the Euro too.

Not really. Only a small part of the UK is in a position to have a casual trip to France or Ireland, and very few would do it just to get some shopping. It doesn't warrant changing the currency of an entire nation.

But, some places in Dover etc. Such as the ferry terminals do accept Euros.

Britannist · 02-01-2008, 09:27 PM

I read that branches of Marks and Spencer in the UK accept euros. I do not know if this is true.

Westcountryman · 02-01-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Britannist

I read that branches of Marks and Spencer in the UK accept euros. I do not know if this is true.

Yes, it is in fact true. Marks and Spencer aren't the only company I know of to do this. I've seen other retail outlets, petrol stations and travel companies accept Euros as payment.

tito · 02-01-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Eurosceptic Atlanticist

Yes, it is in fact true. Marks and Spencer aren't the only company I know of to do this. I've seen other retail outlets, petrol stations and travel companies accept Euros as payment.

McDonalds, the nearest branch to us anyway, used to. I'm not sure if it still does.
The local hardware shop accepts them.

And, of course, the banks!!

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brad12jy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 594	first parts of British sovereign territory adopt euro The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are two UK administered areas on the island of Cyprus that comprise the Sovereign Base Areas Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom.On 1 January 2008 Akrotiri and Dhekelia adopted the euro along with the rest of Cyprus.

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Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	Marks and Spencer, euros I read that branches of Marks and Spencer in the UK accept euros. I do not know if this is true.

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02-01-2008, 11:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
22ANDUK Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,438	Yeah, most bases use the local currency, as well as sterling. It's no different to the US air force bases RAF Mildenhall, Alconbury and Lakenheath - where they use pounds and dollars. NB Though in the US bases (which are massive!) they have often have their own little economy running - with Wendy's, McDonalds and Burger King competing and even a 'Sherrif Department' manned by the US MPs!

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brad12jy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 594	the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are british Overseas Territories listed on wikipedia so why should they use the country nextdoor currency