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# 91997E2312

**WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2312/97 by Jorge HERNANDEZ MOLLAR to the Commission. Inclusion of Ceuta and Melilla in the euro design** 
  
*Official Journal C 060 , 25/02/1998 P. 0124*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION P-2312/97 by Jorge Hernandez Mollar (PPE) to the Commission (3 July 1997)

Subject: Inclusion of Ceuta and Melilla in the euro design

Does the Commission intend to propose changing the design of the euro notes to ensure that the map includes not only the Canary Islands but also the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, which, as the Commission is aware, are Community territories marking the land borders of the Union in north Africa?

Answer given by Mr de Silguy on behalf of the Commission (1 August 1997)

The proposed designs of the common face of the future euro coins, which were announced recently by the Council, are not definitive blueprints, but rather artistic impressions of the coins. The working group of mint directors has studied the technical aspects of the designs and concluded that the winning series is technically feasible. However, it will need certain slight modifications in order to be produced in line with the technical specifications for the coins which are being proposed. In addition, the map of Europe will be adjusted to ensure that all Member States are happy with the image of Europe on the coins.

A very similar procedure has been followed for the notes. The EMI Council presented the winning series of designs at the Dublin European Council in December 1996. However, certain technical specifications and the design of the map of Europe have been adjusted and the final form was accepted by the EMI Council in May 1997.

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