TIL Ecuador doesn't have its own currency and uses US dollars, but maybe not the same US dollars you are used to seeing. - eviltoast
  • darklamer@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    10 months ago

    At today’s gold prices, 800 US dollars is just one single small gold coin. A classic 1 oz Krugerrand coin is currently worth more than 2,000 US dollars.

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      10 months ago

      He was referring to using the sack of dollar coins as if they were gold doubloons, not actual gold coins.