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The Dollar's birthday

During the 1700s, the first worldwide currency appeared. And, no, it wasn't the US dollar, but a Spanish silver coin with a value of eight Spanish reales...
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Rob Simpson’s Avatar Rob Simpson
8th August 2024 at 03:39
Surely a "Nixon"? Brandy and sloe gin with peach bitters, peach garnish . Created for Tricky Dicky himself at the Savoy by Joe Gilmore in 1969.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
8th August 2024 at 07:43
Many thanks, Rob. I'll add the Nixon in time for this day next year.
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