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Berlin Shopkeepers Accept 'Old Money' for Holiday

A few stores in Berlin have been willing to accept Deutschmarks as part of holiday promotions, delighting many shoppers. The old currency officially stopped circulating in July, giving way to the euro. Shopkeepers say the promotion has helped sales. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

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Emily Harris
International Correspondent Emily Harris is based in Jerusalem as part of NPR's Mideast team. Her post covers news related to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip. She began this role in March of 2013.
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