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France still maintains Ecu is the best denomination for the Maastricht single-currency..

The Scots pioneered the idea of a single currency, when they shared the Ecu with France during the Auld Alliance, and therefore they are certain to join in the monetary union process again when the EU states amalgamate their currencies under Maastricht.
Available choices: 1. yes. 2. no.
2.