What does the cryptic crossword clue "European money artist left for (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CENT (synonym="1/100 of a euro = European money") + RA (synonym="abbreviation for Royal Academician = artist") + L (synonym="abbreviation for left") = CENTRAL The answer is CENTRAL.

European money artist left for (7)

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