According to Investopedia, the US dollar is accepted in many countries due to its stability. It is the world’s most popular currency and be used officially and unofficially in many countries. Countries the US dollar is officially used include : USA Puerto Rico Ecuador El Salvador Zimbabwe Guam Virgin Islands Timor Leste American Samoa Northern Mariana Islands Federated States of Micronesia Palau Marshal Islands
US coins There are 7 coins within the US. Common coin denominations include 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢ and $1. One dollar coins are rare; in fact, the United States is the only developed country that still has a $1 bill in popular circulation (a bill which is considered the most recognised currency in the world). However people rarely refer to coins by their nominal value, instead, they have ‘nicknames’ that have become part of everyday use. The local lingo for these coins: One cent coin = a penny Five cent coin = a nickel Ten cent coin = a […]
US banknote denominations US dollars are available in many different denominations. This includes seven denominations in notes, as seen in our pictures. American banknotes are made with a blend of 25% linen and 75% cotton, making them a little less impervious to wear and tear than plastic money. Their distinctive green colour gives the currency the popular name the ‘greenback’. American dollar bills come in common denominations of $1, $5, $10, $20, and $100. Less common bills include the $2 and the $50 note.
The currency used in the US is called the US dollar (USD) and is represented by the symbol $. It is the most recognised, traded and accepted currency in the world. Other names it is called include the ‘greenback’ (financial settings) or ‘buck’ (informal settings).
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