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What are currencies used in spanish speaking countries?

Here's a breakdown of the currencies used in Spanish-speaking countries, with a few notes:

North America:

* Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN)

Central America:

* Belize: Belize Dollar (BZD) - While Belize is officially bilingual in English and Spanish, its currency is tied to the US dollar.

* Costa Rica: Colón (CRC)

* El Salvador: US Dollar (USD) is the official currency - This makes El Salvador unique, as it adopted the US Dollar in 2001.

* Guatemala: Quetzal (GTQ)

* Honduras: Lempira (HNL)

* Nicaragua: Córdoba (NIO)

* Panama: Balboa (PAB) - US Dollar (USD) is widely accepted - The Balboa is pegged to the US dollar, making it a relatively stable currency.

South America:

* Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS)

* Bolivia: Boliviano (BOB)

* Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP)

* Colombia: Colombian Peso (COP)

* Ecuador: US Dollar (USD) - Like El Salvador, Ecuador adopted the US Dollar as its official currency in 2000.

* Paraguay: Guaraní (PYG)

* Peru: Sol (PEN)

* Uruguay: Uruguayan Peso (UYU)

* Venezuela: Bolívar Soberano (VES) - Venezuela has gone through periods of extreme currency fluctuations and has experienced hyperinflation.

Caribbean:

* Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP) and Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) - There are two official currencies in Cuba. The CUC is the currency used for tourists and most transactions, while the CUP is used for some local goods and services.

* Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP)

Important Notes:

* Currency fluctuations: The value of currencies fluctuates constantly. It's best to check current exchange rates before traveling or making transactions.

* US Dollar dominance: In some Spanish-speaking countries, the US Dollar is widely accepted, particularly in tourist areas. However, it's always a good idea to check with local businesses to see what currency is preferred.

* Eurozone: The Euro (EUR) is the currency of Spain, which is part of the Eurozone.

I hope this information is helpful!

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