The Evolution of the Dollar, Pound, and Euro Currency Symbols
by Lori Dorn from Laughing Squid on (#757A5)
LinguistRob WattsofRobWordsexplored where and how the symbols and names for various currencies originated, noting that each has a rich and varied history. These currencies include the dollar ($), the pound (), and the Euro ().
Why is the $ sign an S? What does dollar' even mean? ...I answer both of those questions, while also explaining what the British pound is a pound of, and what the Euro was originally called.
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