March 13 (Bloomberg) -- The euro extended its gains against the dollar to a record.

The common European currency rose to an all-time high of $1.5624 and was at $1.5599 by 9:18 a.m. in London. Yesterday it closed at $1.5551.

To contact the reporter on this story: Gavin Finch in London at gfinch@bloomberg.net

Last Updated: March 13, 2008 05:19 EDT