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Argentina's Currency.  

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Andrea Elliott:00M10407 Petrina Lewis:00M10443 Orion Martin:00MB10607 Leighton Taylor:00M13182 Sabrina Williams:00M19144 Desmond Handy Argentinia's Currency: A currency is a medium or unit of exchange, facilitating the transfer of goods and services within a currency zone. Each country typically, has its own currency, however there are some exceptions to the rule as in the case of the Peso The Peso is the name of the monetary unit used by Argentina. It is also the name given to the currency of several other Spanish speaking countries, including: Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Philippines and the Dominican Republic. History of the Peso: Peso, which means weight in spanish, has been known by several names over the centuries. However, the official name since it was created was Ocho Reales or Real de a Ocho-"Pieces of Eight". The coin which was created by a decree signed by king Don Pedro the Cruel (1350-65) with the Latin expression, Numus Regalis (royal coin), was given a...

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