Net unrealized gain on net investment hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income.

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Number of currencies that foreign currency forward contract, non-designated as hedges, are held in as of the balance sheet date.

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Aggregate notional amount of all derivatives designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. The notional amount relates to a number of currency units, shares, bushels, pounds, or other units specified in a derivative instrument.

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-Glossary Notional Amount

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Aggregate notional amount of all foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. Notional amount refers to the number of currency units specified in the foreign currency derivative contract.

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2011 Non-Designated Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Number of currencies that foreign currency forward contract, non-designated as hedges, are held in as of the balance sheet date			12
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedges	$ 145.6
Net unrealized gain on net investment hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income	10.9
Notional value of net investment hedges		€ 75