Currency Foreign Local Noun ˈkʌrənsi ˈkɜːrənsi Trading Single

• trading in foreign currencies
• the single european currency
• you'll need some cash in local currency but you can also use your credit card.
• the term ‘post-industrial’ now has wide currency.

currency

1. the system of money that a country uses
• SEE ALSO hard currency
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• trading in foreign currencies
• the single European currency
• You'll need some cash in local currency but you can also use your credit card.

Extra Examples

• Argentina's currency was pegged to the dollar.
• For four months all major currencies floated.
• Many emerging countries have their currencies pegged to the dollar.
• She had $500 in foreign currency.
• The disappointing profits are due to unfavourable currency translations.
• The fund supports weak currencies.
• The system allows currencies to fluctuate within certain limits.
• They make money by speculating on the currency markets.
• They prefer to be paid in foreign currencies.
• US dollars are considered common currency in international transactions.
• You can convert sterling into the local currency.
• The country may be forced to completely devalue its currency.
2. the fact that something is used or accepted by a lot of people
• The term ‘post-industrial’ now has wide currency.
• The qualification has gained currency all over the world.

Extra Examples

• This belief has general currency.
• How did the idea gain currency?