[USMA:17264] Money and metric

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2002-01-06   With the passing of the national currencies and their replacement by the Euro, it made me wonder as to how many of the names for the national currencies are derived from ancient units of measure.    Names like Drachma, Lira, Peseta (Peso), Mark, Markka, Punt, and even the British Pound originated as to value of the currency to a certain weight (mass) of gold or some other precious metal.  The passing of these currencies also means a passing of the "hidden FFU" in these currencies.  It means another nail in FFUs coffin.   Another reason not to mourn the passing of the old currencies.   How many other currencies out there are FFU based?  Any ideas?   John