Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

How did currencies get their names? | MONEY WORDS

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In for a penny, in for a pound: Rob and Jess discuss money word origins in this episode of Words Unravelled.

đź’° Where did the dollar sign come from?
đź’· What is the British currency a pound of?
🤑 Which goddess is all money named after?

These questions answered – and many more – in another financially sound episode of Words Unravelled.

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