This comprehensive reference work covers the monetary systems of 203 countries and four confederations. An introductory chapter explains the arrangement of the information and the conventions that are used for spelling, foreign diction and uncommon monetary symbols and abbreviations. The major section, the dictionary, provides historical and orthographical information for all monetary systems according to country. Countries are arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.Chronologies address the evolution of each ...
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This comprehensive reference work covers the monetary systems of 203 countries and four confederations. An introductory chapter explains the arrangement of the information and the conventions that are used for spelling, foreign diction and uncommon monetary symbols and abbreviations. The major section, the dictionary, provides historical and orthographical information for all monetary systems according to country. Countries are arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.Chronologies address the evolution of each unit over the last 100 to 150 years and are accompanied by a brief historical narrative of the unit's respective country or confederation. Orthographies summarize the commonly accepted English spelling of singular and plural forms of monetary units. A glossary provides etymologies and descriptions of over 250 monetary units.
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Good in Good jacket. Ex-Library. 4to. 229pp, index, references, appendices, glossary. Pictorial boards. Ex-public library with usual stamps, labels etc (inc cancelled stamp). Covers the monetary systems of 203 countries and four confederations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Chronologies show the evolution of each unit, and orthographies summarize accepted English spellings as well as abbreviations and symbols. Also includes list of central banks, ISO codes and more.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 237 p. Contains: Halftones, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.