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Currency
A currency (from Middle English: curraunt, "in circulation", from Latin: currens) in the most specific use of the word refers to money in any form when in actual use or circulation as a medium of exchange, especially circulating banknotes and coins. A more general definition is that a currency is a system of money (monetary units) in common use, especially in a nation. Under this definition, US dollars, British pounds, Australian dollars, and European euros are examples of currency. These various currencies are recognized stores of value and are traded between nations in foreign exchange marke
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The phrase, ‘dollars to donuts’ came suddenly to mind. Because of the last several decades of hyperinflation, the phrase has been replaced by ‘donuts to dollars,’ the former having so much more value now than the latter. David was amused that the juxtaposed saying held true despite being entirely reversed from its original meaning.
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― The Zodiac Quest: A LitRPG Adventure
― The Zodiac Quest: A LitRPG Adventure
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Money doesn’t make you happy. It makes you feel powerful, and in turn, you equate control with happiness, creating a compelling illusion of fulfillment.
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Anything related to Numismatics! Everything from error coins, die varieties, key dates, low mint…more
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