How the world's currencies got their names
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Czech crown banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken in Prague January 31, 2011.
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A recent post on the Oxford Dictionary's "OxfordWords" blog explained the origins of the names of the world's most common currencies. In the slides below, find out where these everyday words comes form.
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