Sep 30, 2008 20:08
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the "€" sign
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A very simple query: I wonder if anyone can tell me where the "€ sign should go, before or after the figure. As in the case of the $ or the British pound (not on my keyboard) - before the figure or after it, i.e. 1,000 €. I have not been back to the UK since the euro came about.
Many thanks in advance!
Many thanks in advance!
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before the figure
Many examples exist, the standard usage seems to be before the figure. HTH.
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Note added at 11 mins (2008-09-30 20:20:21 GMT)
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Here's another reference / example. Once again, the € sign comes first, followed by the actual figure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro
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Note added at 22 mins (2008-09-30 20:31:03 GMT)
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Already discussed in another KudoZ question http://www.proz.com/kudoz/english/economics/1103907-the_euro...
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Note added at 11 mins (2008-09-30 20:20:21 GMT)
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Here's another reference / example. Once again, the € sign comes first, followed by the actual figure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro
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Note added at 22 mins (2008-09-30 20:31:03 GMT)
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Already discussed in another KudoZ question http://www.proz.com/kudoz/english/economics/1103907-the_euro...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks, Will. This is how I've always put it, but today an excellent client questioned me about it. The strange thing is, it didn't dawn on me to look up such a petty question!!!"
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