Eurodollar in Cyberpunk

The Eurodollar, also known as the European Currency Unit, plays a significant role in the Cyberpunk universe, particularly in the context of trade and currency evolution.

Overview

The Eurodollar, commonly referred to as Eurobuck or Eurodollar, became the primary currency of the European Economic Community in 1992. By 2020, eurodollar transactions accounted for approximately 25% of worldwide trade, and by 2077, eurodollars were the only official currency in many North Atlantic countries.

Denominations and Design

In 2020, eurodollars were available in denominations of §1, §5, §10, §20, §50, §100, and §500, with coins available in fractions of a eurodollar (cents) of §0.10, §0.25, §0.50, and §1. The original eurodollar symbol was a section sign (§), which later evolved to include € and $ symbols by 2077. The 100€$ denomination depicted an unknown city, and concept art from 2077 shows a cyan blue currency strap.

Historical Context

The Treaty establishing the Eurodollar was signed in 1997 in the original Cyberpunk 2020 lore, although in Cyberpunk RED, the founding date was revised to 1992. By 2004, the Eurodollar was widely used within the Cyberpunk timeline.