guyana dollar

Thân thiện

The shopkeeper counts out several Guyana dollars for the customer.

Definition

Noun: The Guyana dollar is the official and basic unit of currency in the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. It serves as the standard monetary unit for all transactions within the country.

Usage

The term "Guyana dollar" is used to refer to the currency itself, its value, or specific amounts of money in Guyana. - It functions as a countable noun (e.g., dollars) when referring to specific amounts. - The standard currency code is GYD. - The symbol is typically written as $ or G$ to distinguish it from other dollars.

Examples

• The price for the souvenir was five hundred Guyana dollars.
• You will need to exchange your money for Guyana dollars upon arrival.
• The Guyana dollar has fluctuated against major international currencies this year.

Advanced Usage

• "pegged to": While not a phrasal verb of the word itself, the Guyana dollar's value has historically been managed, sometimes described in economic contexts as being or to another currency or basket of goods.
• Legal tender: The Guyana dollar is the sole for all debts, public and private, within Guyana.

Variants and Related Words

• GYD: The three-letter ISO 4217 currency code for the Guyana dollar.
• G$: A common written symbol to specify the Guyana dollar, as opposed to US$, CA$, etc.
• Cent: A subdivision of the Guyana dollar. One Guyana dollar is equal to 100 cents.

Synonyms

• Currency of Guyana: A descriptive synonym.
• GYD: The official financial and banking abbreviation.

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Exchange rate: The value of the Guyana dollar compared to another currency.
• Central Bank of Guyana: The institution responsible for issuing the Guyana dollar.
• Banknote / Coin: The physical forms of the currency.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Guyana

Từ đồng nghĩa

• guyana dollar