Peso
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The peso is the monetary unit of several Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, as well as the Philippines. Originating in the Spanish Empire, the word peso translates to "weight". In most countries of the Americas, the symbol commonly known as dollar sign, "$", was originally used as an abbreviation of "pesos" and later adopted by the dollar. The dollar itself actually originated from the peso or Spanish dollar in the late 18th century. The sign "₱" is used in the Philippines.
A Mexican dollar used as Japanese currency, marked with “Aratame sanbu sadame” (改三分定, “Fixed to the value of 3 bu”), 1859.
One peso Treasury Certificate
Spanish peseta
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The peseta was the currency of Spain between 1868 and 2002. Along with the French franc, it was also a de facto currency used in Andorra.
A 1970s AEG Olympia Traveller de Luxe typing machine with the ₧ symbol
Last editions of peseta coins (lacks Pts 500 coin) and 1-euro coin for size reference.
La Rubia, Pta 1 coin from 1937
A Pts 1,000 banknote from 1957. The obverse shows Catholic Monarchs while the reverse shows the coat of arms of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs' rule.