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18-APR-2013 Dick Keely

CUC - Convertible Pesos

Havana, Cuba

The Convertible Peso (CUC), occasionally referred to as "dollar" in spoken language, is one of two official currencies in use in Cuba.
The other is the Peso (CUP), sometimes called the "national peso" or in Spanish moneda nacional.
Cuban state workers receive a portion of their wages in convertible pesos, the rest in national pesos.
Shops selling basics, like fruit and vegetables, generally accept only the normal peso, while "dollar shops" sell the rest.
The word "pesos" may refer to both non-convertible and convertible money.
Cuban convertible pesos are 25 times more valuable, but this does not completely eliminate the confusion for tourists.
Since goods bought in national pesos have controlled prices, tourists are sometimes confused by prices perceived as "too cheap."
There is a three-peso note but there is no two-peso note. Reference: Wikipedia

Nikon D800E ,AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
1/60s f/5.6 at 62.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time18-Apr-2013 21:30:34
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ModelNIKON D800E
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length62 mm
Exposure Time1/59 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent200
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Focus Distance0.790 m

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Helen Betts12-May-2013 20:16
Quite a colorful and interesting image, very effectively captured. Thanks for the info as well. V.
Martin Lamoon12-May-2013 18:35
Interesting facts, Tourists beware...
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