eurocurrency

/ˈjʊroʊˌkɜrənsi/
noun
  1. Money deposited in a bank outside the country where it is issued, especially in Europe.
    • Eurocurrency markets allow banks to lend dollars held outside the United States.
    • Investors use eurocurrency accounts for international transactions.
    • The company keeps some of its funds in eurocurrency to avoid certain regulations.
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