Currency
/ˈkɜːrənsi/noun
The money that is used by a particular country.
The currency in the United States is the US dollar.
Often appears as...
- foreign currency
- currency exchange
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Country Specific
Each country has its own currency, which is legally accepted for transactions within its borders.
The euro is the currency used in many European countries.
Pro Tip 2/3Exchange Rates
Currency values can fluctuate, changing how much of one you can buy with another.
Travelers must check the currency exchange rates before buying foreign currency.
Pro Tip 3/3Economic Indicator
A country's currency value can reflect its economic health.
A falling currency value might indicate economic problems in a country.
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