The Drachma, Europe's Oldest Currency, Replaced by Euro

As the New Year 2002 ushered in the "Euro" as the official currency of 12 European countries, the world said goodbye to its oldest surviving currencies -- the Greek drachma.

Dating back some 2,650 years, the drachma is a source of intense pride for Greek citizens. Click Drachma to read how some Greeks are reacting to the change.