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ALL - Albanian Lek (Lek)

Albanian Lek

The official currency of Albania is the Lek (ALL). The currency symbol for the Lek is L. The lek is divided into 100 qindarka; however, the qindarka is no longer produced. In 1947 the Lek was chosen as the main denomination. So far, four editions of the Lek have been printed by Albania.

The Albanian Lek is the currency in Albania (AL, ALB). The symbol for ALL can be written L. The Albanian Lek is divided into 100 qindarka (qintars). The exchange rate for the Albanian Lek was last updated on May 24, 2019 from Yahoo Finance. The ALL conversion factor has 4 significant digits.

Economy

• Although Albania is seen as a poor country, their economy is improving at a fast rate.
• According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Albania showed 2.8% economical growth in the year 2009.
• Agriculture products are vegetables, fruit, grapes, dairy products, potatos, maize, wheat, and sugar beets.
• Albania relies on the import of most goods and the country does not do much export.
• Currently Albania’s economy is undergoing macroeconomic restructuring, which is led by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
• The tourism industry is booming and it is starting to contribute a huge amount to the country’s GDP.
• In 2008, oil and gas were discovered in Albania, which are helping to improve the country’s economic status.

History

• In 1926, the Lek was introduced by the Albanian King Ahmet Zoghu. Bronze, nickel, and silver coins were minted and distributed in denominations of 5 and 10 qindar.
• In 1956, the Lek was redistributed and was available in denominations of 1 lek and 5 qindar, 10 qindar, 20 qindar, and 50 qindar.
• In 1991, and 1992 the Lek was reintroduced with added denominations of 200, 500, and 1,000 Lek notes.
• In 1997, a newly printed series of Lek banknotes were made available.
• Since 2002, there have been special issues of the Lek; for example, in 2005 the 50 Lek was designed for the 85th anniversary of the capital Tirana.

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ARS - Argentine Peso ($)

Argentine Peso

The Argentine Peso (ARS) is the currency unit for Argentina. The Peso symbol is the same as the dollar sign ($). The Peso is subdivided into centavos; 1 Peso = 100 centavos. The previous currency of Argentina was also called the Peso; however, the currency evolved and fewer zeros are currently being used.

The Argentine Peso is the currency in Argentina (AR, ARG). The symbol for ARS can be written $. The Argentine Peso is divided into 100 centavos. The exchange rate for the Argentine Peso was last updated on May 24, 2019 from Yahoo Finance. The ARS conversion factor has 5 significant digits.

Economy

• Before 1826, the Spanish silver eight-real coin was named the Peso. After Argentina became independent, the country started using new coin denominations: Escudos, Soles, and Reales. The coins were in circulation until 1881.
• From 1881, to 1969 the silver and gold Pesos were introduced. The gold coin denominations were 2½ and 5 Pesos, the silver coins were 5, 10, 20, and 50 centavos, as well as 1 Peso, and the copper coins were 1 and 2 centavos.
• From 1970 to 1983, the "Peso Ley" replaced the previous peso; 1 Peso Ley = 100 Pesos Nacionale.
• From 1983 to 1991, the Peso was replaced by the previous currencies.
• In 1992, the last Peso was introduced and is referred to by the international market as the Peso Convertible. A fixed exchange rate was established between the Central Bank of Argentina and the United States Dollar at a rate of 1 USD = 1 Peso. The agreement expired in 2001.
• After 2001, the fixed agreement with the USA expired, and since 2002, the exchange rate has been fluctuating.

History

• Argentina’s economy is rated as a higher middle economy.
• The economy is sustained by the abundance of natural resources, a diverse industry base, and an export-focused agricultural program.
• During the early twentieth century Argentina was considered the richest country in the southern hemisphere.
• The top industries are appliances, electronics, textiles, beverages, furniture, printing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, motor vehicles, and food processing.
• Export products are soybeans, natural gas, aluminum, steel, refined fuel, machinery, vegetable products, and other industry products.
• Import products are mainly capital goods, consumer durables for the automotive industry, freight vehicles, lubricants, and refined fuel.

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