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How Did Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Dollars Get Their Names? (2019x234)
Fecha de emisión: Sept 03, 2019
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Prior to the United States minting their own coins, it relied on foreign currency. However, that all changed with the passing of the Coinage Act of 1792, which provided the framework for regulating money produced in the United States, as well as established the United States Mint.
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http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=quarter
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