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Why is the $ on the left, and the ¢ on the right?

Asked by robmandu (21331points) June 1st, 2008

We still read the value in the same manner.

$1 = one dollar.
1¢ = one cent.

The placement of the symbol doesn’t affect where the pronunciation of the word appears in the phrase.

Are there notable exceptions in other currencies?

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