Belgian banks recorded cashpoint withdrawals at the rate of 600 a minute in the first two hours of the single currency's existence today, but meticulous preparations paid off and the system withstood the huge pressure.
Early withdrawals of cash in Belgium
Belgian banks recorded cashpoint withdrawals at the rate of 600 a minute in the first two hours of the single currency's existence…
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