The Peso

In Mexico the Spanish "Ocho Reales" became known as the Peso.

Peso, means weight. One peso means one weight, in reference to the weight of the Piece of Eight, so one peso meant one Spanish Real, or a Piece of Eight.

Mexico was the first country to use the $ sign, which the US later adopted for it's currency.

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