Slovakia is first large ex-communist nation to join European single currency . Joaquin Almunia , European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs on Wednesday hailed the currency 's strength . Country is 16th country to use euro after 11 EU members launched it in 1999 . Score: 6
Slovakia is first large ex-communist nation to join European single currency . Country is 16th country to use euro after 11 EU members launched it in 1999 . Score: 6