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The '''dollar''' is a unit of [[currency]] used by various countries around the world. The symbol for the dollar is "$", and it is often abbreviated as "USD" when referring to the [[United States dollar]]. The dollar is subdivided into 100 smaller units called [[cent (currency)|cents]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
The term "dollar" originates from the [[thaler]], a silver coin used throughout Europe during the 16th century. The name "thaler" was derived from the [[Joachimsthaler]], a coin minted in the town of [[Joachimsthal]] in [[Bohemia]]. The concept of the dollar was later adopted by the [[United States]] when it gained independence from [[Great Britain]].<br />
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== Countries Using the Dollar ==<br />
Several countries use the dollar as their official currency, including:<br />
* [[United States]] - [[United States dollar]]<br />
* [[Canada]] - [[Canadian dollar]]<br />
* [[Australia]] - [[Australian dollar]]<br />
* [[New Zealand]] - [[New Zealand dollar]]<br />
* [[Singapore]] - [[Singapore dollar]]<br />
* [[Hong Kong]] - [[Hong Kong dollar]]<br />
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== United States Dollar ==<br />
The [[United States dollar]] (USD) is the most widely used dollar currency in the world. It is issued by the [[Federal Reserve]] and is used as the standard unit of currency in international markets. The USD is also the world's primary [[reserve currency]].<br />
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== Canadian Dollar ==<br />
The [[Canadian dollar]] (CAD) is the official currency of [[Canada]]. It is issued by the [[Bank of Canada]] and is commonly referred to as the "loonie" due to the image of a loon on the one-dollar coin.<br />
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== Australian Dollar ==<br />
The [[Australian dollar]] (AUD) is the official currency of [[Australia]]. It is issued by the [[Reserve Bank of Australia]] and is often referred to as the "Aussie dollar."<br />
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== New Zealand Dollar ==<br />
The [[New Zealand dollar]] (NZD) is the official currency of [[New Zealand]]. It is issued by the [[Reserve Bank of New Zealand]] and is commonly known as the "kiwi dollar."<br />
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== Singapore Dollar ==<br />
The [[Singapore dollar]] (SGD) is the official currency of [[Singapore]]. It is issued by the [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]].<br />
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== Hong Kong Dollar ==<br />
The [[Hong Kong dollar]] (HKD) is the official currency of [[Hong Kong]]. It is issued by three banks: [[Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation]], [[Standard Chartered]], and [[Bank of China]].<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Currency]]<br />
* [[Cent (currency)]]<br />
* [[Federal Reserve]]<br />
* [[Bank of Canada]]<br />
* [[Reserve Bank of Australia]]<br />
* [[Reserve Bank of New Zealand]]<br />
* [[Monetary Authority of Singapore]]<br />
* [[Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation]]<br />
* [[Standard Chartered]]<br />
* [[Bank of China]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Currency]]<br />
[[Category:Economics]]<br />
[[Category:Finance]]<br />
[[Category:Money]]<br />
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