Which currency is basic and which is the counter currency in the pair EUR/USD?

Which currency is basic and which is the counter currency in the pair EUR/USD?

The euro is the basic currency (the first in the pair, i.e. the one you buy or sell). USD is a counter currency (second in the pair)

Last updated : 15.08.18

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