A monetary unit of Mongolia, equal to one hundredth of a tugrik. Can also refer to something of little value or a database system.
From Mongolian currency system. In computing, MongoDB (a database) popularized the term, though this usage derives from 'humongous.' The derogatory slang usage is unrelated and offensive.
The humble mongo coin reflects Mongolia's fascinating economic history—a nation that went from Marco Polo's trade routes to a modern mining economy while maintaining its nomadic cultural heritage!
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