USD - US Dollar currency

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The US Dollar is the official currency of the United States of America and several of its territories. Known for being the world’s primary reserve currency, the US dollar is symbolized by "$" and widely used in international trade and finance. It is issued and regulated by the Federal Reserve. Beyond the United States, countries such as Ecuador, El Salvador, and Zimbabwe also use the US dollar as their official currency. The dollar is colloquially referred to as "bucks" in everyday conversation.

USD - US Dollar profile

Symbol $
ISO 4217 Code USD
Central Bank Federal Reserve
Nicknames Bucks
Countries using this currency United States, Ecuador, El Salvador, Zimbabwe

USD - US Dollar
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