Peseta

usgb/pəˈseɪtə/
noun

The basic monetary unit of Spain until it was replaced by the euro.

He saved a few pesetas from his trip to Spain in the 90s.
Visual representation of "peseta" - The basic monetary unit of Spain until it was replaced by the euro.

Often appears as...

  • few pesetas
  • handful of pesetas
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Historical Currency

The peseta was more than money; it reflects Spain’s economic history before the euro.

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Museums display old pesetas to illustrate Spain's past economy.
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Euro Replacement

Knowing the peseta was replaced by the euro in 2002 is helpful for historical context.

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Items priced in pesetas are likely listed before 2002.
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Past Tense Usage

Use peseta in a historical sense, since it's an obsolete currency after the euro adoption.

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Grandpa often recalls how many pesetas he earned in his first job.
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