Question

Foreign currencies that are deposited in banks outside the home country are known as A. Eurobond. B. Eurocurrencies. C. foreign bonds. D. Eurodollars.

Answer 1

Answer: option (B). Eurocurrencies

Explanation: Euro currency is currency deposited by nationals governments or corporations, outside of its home market. Eurocurrency is a currency commonly held in banks located outside of the country which issues the currency. Moreover is is pertinent to note that the term Eurocurrency applies to any currency and to banks in any country. Having Euro doesn’t mean the transaction has to involve European countries.

Eurocurrency is when an institution uses money from another country, but not in the originating country’s home market, and despite the name, Eurocurrency can involve any currency. For example Nigeria Naira deposited at a bank in United state is Eurocurrency.