Pesetas – gone but not forgotten

The Euro may have been around for 7 years now, but it seems that some shops on Lanzarote have not yet given up on Pesetas. Some still display signs showing that the old currency will still be accepted.

One bookshop in Arrecife even issues receipts that show prices in both currencies:

Does anyone know of other examples?

Tags: Euros, Pesetas, Receipts

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