Centimos

/ˈsɛntimoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of centimo; monetary units equal to one-hundredth of a peso in various Spanish-speaking countries.

Etymology

Plural of centimo, maintaining the Spanish/Latin etymology. Used across Latin American and Spanish economies as the standard fractional currency denomination.

Kelly Says

Centimos were historically important in Spanish colonies—they allowed merchants to charge small amounts, which was crucial for developing market economies in colonial settlements before modern banking.

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