Ecuador switched to using the dollar in 2000, which makes travelling here easier than elsewhere. But I was surprised to find that although the bills are American, most of the coins are not. This morning I received one American nickel, and three Ecuadorian; they really look nothing alike.
Which reminds me of how I tried to buy a banana in Peru with a 50 centavo piece (worth about 16 cents) and was told it was counterfeit. Who in the world goes to the trouble of counterfeiting 16 cents?!
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Hey, speaking of money...your end of year gainsharing payout should be in your bank account next Friday (the 22nd.)
Sweeter than ice cream!
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