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MXN - Mexican Peso (Mex$)

The Mexican peso is the currency of Mexico. Its currency code is MXN and its symbol is $. To distinguish it from other currencies using the $ symbol, the peso is sometimes written as M$, MX$, or MEX$. The symbol MXN replaced the former symbol, MXP. The peso has a conversion factor of 6 significant digits, and is fiat currency. The most popular peso exchange is with the US dollar.

The Mexican Peso was initially based on Spain’s official currency, which is the silver dollar. The Mexican name originated from the 8-real coins that were issued by Spain for Mexico, which were cast from pure silver. It was the first currency to use a discrete border and accurate weight to guard against counterfeits, which made it very popular.

The Mexican Peso is the currency in Mexico (MX, MEX). The symbol for MXN can be written Mex$. The Mexican Peso is divided into 100 centavos. The exchange rate for the Mexican Peso was last updated on Today from The International Monetary Fund. The MXN conversion factor has 6 significant digits.

Economy

• The Mexican economy is supported by the private sector. And its economy was based on manufacturing, though agricultural sector went down, it was still considered the source of employment.
• The Mexican economy went from a deep transformation since 1980s, which is a result of economic laissez-faire and becoming a member of the North American Free-Trade Agreement.
• In 2003, mining reached a GDP of 1.4%, yet it devalues the significance of oil production in the economy. Oil exports symbolized 11.3% of the entire export earning of the country.

History

• In the late 18th century, the Mexican Peso was used as a benchmark for all North American countries. On July 6, 1785, the US Dollar was valued at a rate comparable to the Peso, and was widely used as currency in the United States well after USD bills were introduced.
• After gaining independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico continued to use the Peso as its currency.
• In 1863, the first centavo coins were issued; a centavo was one-hundredth of a Peso. Another series of 1 peso coins was issued the following year until 1897.
• In 1905, the value of golden Peso was reduced to 49.3%, but the silver Peso remained unchanged.
• After the Oil Crisis of the 1970s, Mexico faced many years of inflation and debt defaults, leading to the replacement of the currency with the Nuevo Peso. The Nuevo Peso was valued at 1000 Mexican Pesos.

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SEK - Swedish Krona (kr)

The Swedish krona (plural: kronor) is the official currency of Sweden. Its commonly used code is SEK and its symbol is ‘kr’. The most popular krona exchange is with the euro. The krona is the ninth most traded currency in the world. Its currency conversion factor has 6 significant digits. The krona is a fiat currency.

The Swedish Krona has been the currency of Sweden since 1873. It is issued by the Swedish central bank, Sveriges Riksbank. In English, the currency is sometimes referred to as the Swedish crown (Krona means crown in Swedish).

The Swedish Krona is the currency in Sweden (SE, SWE). The Swedish Krona is also known as Kronas. The symbol for SEK can be written kr, Sk, and Skr. The Swedish Krona is divided into 100 ore. The exchange rate for the Swedish Krona was last updated on Today from The International Monetary Fund. The SEK conversion factor has 6 significant digits.

Economy

• Sweden has achieved an enviable standard of living, due to high-tech capitalism, extensive social benefits, a modern distribution system, and a highly skilled labor force.
• The economy is heavily oriented to foreign trade, utilizing a resource base of timber, hydro power, and iron ore.
• The global economic crisis of 2008 reduced export demand and consumption, causing the Swedish economy to slide into recession despite its strong finances and underlying fundamentals. Strong commodity exports contributed to a strong rebound in 2010-2011.

History

• The Swedish Krona was introduced in 1873, replacing the Riksdaler at par. The currency was introduced as a result of the Scandinavian Monetary Union with Norway and Denmark, which lasted until World War I. Currencies under the treaty were under the gold standard.
• The Monetary Union ended with the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Sweden abandoned the gold standard on August 2, 1914, and without a fixed exchange rate the union came to an end.
• By treaty, Sweden is required to join the eurozone and convert to using the Euro. However, most Swedes are opposed to adopting the currency. On September 14, 2003, 56% of a high turnout of voters rejected adopting the Euro. Taking advantage of a loophole, the Swedish government has opted not to join ERM II, a precondition to adopting the Euro.

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