Asia
Subcategories
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South Korea
The South Korean won has been the currency of South Korea since 1962. "Won" is a cognate of yuan (the Chinese currency) and yen (the Japanese currency).
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Macau
Macau has been one of China's Special Administrative Regions (SARs) since December 20, 1999. Prior to this date, Macau was colonized and administered by Portugal for over 400 years and is considered the first trading post, as well as the last European colony in Asia. The pataca, introduced in 1894, is the official currency of Macau.