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currency

[kur-uhn-see, kuhr-] / ˈkɜr ən si, ˈkʌr- /


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South Africa has strict rules on holding foreign currency, which say that it must be deposited with an authorised dealer such as a bank within 30 days.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Surely the currency on which our economy runs is the epitome of a public good?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

During the free banking era from 1837 to 1863, banks could issue their own currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

In effect, the core casualties of the 1997–98 Asian financial crisis are back in the line of fire as currency speculators circle.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

On my affording an opportunity, through the medium of the currency of the realm, of the allaying, at a later period, this beneficial evil, one of the men remarked:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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