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by KevinW42 on August 12th, 2007

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Why does a dollar sign go before the number and not after?

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  • by redsox on December 5th, 2009

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    Because it just makes cents. I'll be here all week, folks.

  • by Koz_Dracon - Lost in Cyber Space on August 12th, 2007

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    To allow quick recognition of what currency the numerals represent. In the case of dollars , sometimes it might be noted as $200 USD for US dollars.

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