The surprisingly mysterious reason we use the $ symbol for the U.S. dollar

The history of the U.S. dollar and dollar sign is more complex than people might think. Here’s the best theory for where the ...
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Here’s the Real Reason the Dollar Sign Is an S

Most people encounter the dollar sign on a daily basis: in stores, on websites, in the media and more. The symbol also serves as shorthand, referring to money, wealth, capitalism, commercialism and ...