What does the cryptic crossword clue "It's worth a hundred cents to escape from Monsieur Obrecht (4)" mean?

The definition is "It’s worth a hundred cents". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "it's worth a hundred cents to escape from monsiEUR Obrecht" The answer is EURO.

It's worth a hundred cents to escape from Monsieur Obrecht (4)

Guardian Cryptic #28969 | 16 Down | 2023-01-17 flower

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