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Hedges and Derivative Financial Instruments - Schedule of Net Investment Hedging (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2017 EUR (€) | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Net Investment Hedges |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Notional Amount | € 800 |  | € 500 |
Senior note - 0.625% |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 0.625% | 0.625% |  |
Senior note - 0.625% | Net Investment Hedges |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Notional Amount | € 500 | $ 534 | 500 | $ 527
Commercial paper | Net Investment Hedges |  |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Notional Amount | € 300 | $ 320 | € 0 | $ 0

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