A monetary unit, particularly a subdivision of currency in some Middle Eastern countries.
From Arabic fils, plural of fals, originally from Byzantine Greek follis meaning 'bag, purse'. The term entered various Arabic currencies through historical trade connections with the Byzantine Empire.
The fil represents one of the smallest denominations in several currencies, yet its name carries the weight of ancient trade routes. It's remarkable how this tiny unit of currency connects modern economic transactions to medieval Byzantine commerce across the Mediterranean.
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