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Portuguese Monetary Unit

Description:

The Portuguese Monetary Unit refers to the official currency of Portugal, which is currently the Euro (€). However, prior to adopting the Euro, Portugal had its own currency known as the Escudo. This term can also be used to describe the currency of former Portuguese colonies or dependencies.

Senses:

1. Portuguese Escudo: The former currency of Portugal before the adoption of the Euro.
2. Currency of Portuguese Colonies: The currency used in former Portuguese colonies or dependencies.

Usages:

• Portugal switched to the Euro as its Portuguese monetary unit in 2002.
• The Portuguese monetary unit of Macau was the Macau Pataca (MOP).

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