Unit of account

The “unit of account” referred to in sections 538, 541 and 542 is the Special Drawing Right as defined by the International Monetary Fund. The relevant amount will be converted into euros based on the exchange rate between the euro and the Special Drawing Right on the date of the judgment or the date agreed upon by the parties. The exchange rate between the euro and the Special Drawing Right is calculated in accordance with the method of valuation applied by the International Monetary Fund in effect on the date in question for its operations and transactions.