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  2. Fractional currency shield - Wikipedia

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    A fractional currency shield is a 20 in × 25 in (510 mm × 640 mm) printed "shield" on which were placed images of 39 different fractional currency notes. [1] Produced in 1866 and 1867 by the United States Treasury Department, the shields were sold to banks for $4.50 each, for the purpose of having images of genuine notes available for use in ...

  3. Pesero - Wikipedia

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    Pesero. A pesero, combi, micro or microbús is a form of public transport, most commonly seen in Mexico City. [1] Its name derives from the fact that in the beginning of this form of transport a flat fee of one peso was charged per ride (hence the name "pesero" which could be interpreted as "peso collector").

  4. List of postage rates in Australia - Wikipedia

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    The current base rate for domestic letters is $1.50 (since 3 April 2024). [9] PR INF YEAR. 1d – 1.20 - 1911. 3d – 2.50 - 1950 (Equals 2.50¢) 5d – 4.22 - 1959 (Equals 4.17¢) 4¢ – 4.93 - 1966 (Introduction of decimal currency) [10] 5¢ – 5.10 - 1967.

  5. Texas Centennial half dollar - Wikipedia

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    The Texas Centennial half dollar was a commemorative fifty-cent piece struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint for collectors from 1934 to 1938. It features an eagle and the Lone Star of Texas on the obverse, while the reverse is a complex scene incorporating the winged goddess Victory, the Alamo Mission, and portraits of Texan founding fathers Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, together ...

  6. Temperate climate - Wikipedia

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    The Köppen climate classification defines a climate as "temperate" C, when the mean temperature is above −3 °C (26.6 °F) but below 18 °C (64.4 °F) in the coldest month to account for the persistence of frost. However, some adaptations of Köppen set the minimum at 0 °C (32.0 °F). Continental climates are classified as D and considered ...

  7. AIG Financial Products - Wikipedia

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    AIG Financial Products Corporation (AIGFP) is a subsidiary of the American International Group, headquartered in New York, New York, with major operations in London. The collapse of AIG Financial Products, headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut, is considered to have played a pivotal role in the global financial crisis of 2008–2009.

  8. Fortnite Festival - Wikipedia

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    Fortnite Festival is a 2023 rhythm game developed by Harmonix and published by Epic Games.In the game, players perform songs while attempting to achieve the highest score possible based on their performance.