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Letter: Letter

Published 5 September 1998

From Kevin Luff

Elliot Manley points out that many different—and sometimes
contradictory—three-letter abbreviations exist for currencies. However,
the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) does specify which
should be used (see ISO-4217).

Douglas, Isle of Man

Issue no. 2150 published 5 September 1998

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