Definition

1. Noun:
   • The basic unit of money in Guinea-Bissau: The "guinea-bissau peso" is the primary monetary unit of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
   • Equal to 100 centavos: It is a decimal currency, subdivided into one hundred smaller units called centavos.

Usage

• The "guinea-bissau peso" is used to denominate prices, values, and financial transactions within Guinea-Bissau.
• It functions as a standard measure of economic value in the country.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The old market listed prices in guinea-bissau pesos.
  • He exchanged his euros for several thousand guinea-bissau pesos.
  • The cost was approximately fifty guinea-bissau pesos.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The guinea-bissau peso was introduced following the country's independence. It represents national sovereignty in economic affairs.
• Financial Context: In formal banking and international finance, amounts may be specified in "guinea-bissau pesos (GWP)" to avoid confusion with other peso currencies.

Variants and Related Words

• Centavo (noun): A subunit of the guinea-bissau peso; 100 centavos equal 1 guinea-bissau peso.
• Guinea-Bissau (proper noun): The West African country whose official currency is the guinea-bissau peso.

Synonyms

• Monetary unit of Guinea-Bissau: This is a descriptive synonym.
• GWP: This is the common currency code (ISO 4217) used for the guinea-bissau peso in financial markets.

Notes

• The guinea-bissau peso is a specific national currency. It should not be confused with the pesos of other countries (e.g., Cuban peso, Philippine peso).
• As a proper noun referring to a specific currency, it is often hyphenated ("guinea-bissau peso") or written with an initial capital ("Guinea-Bissau peso").

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Guinea-Bissau; equal to 100 centavos