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Iraimbilanja

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The iraimbilanja (singular and plural) is the divisory currency unit of Madagascar,[1] being equal to one fifth of an ariary.[2]

Etymology

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Iraimbilanja means literally "one iron weight" and was the name of an old coin worth 15 of an ariary.

Value

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The old Malagasy franc is equal in value to one iraimbilanja. As of 1 January 2023 the value of one iraimbilanja is US$0.000044 /¢0.0044. [citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara [Central Bank of Madagascar]" (in French). Archived from the original on 16 January 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Malagasy Ariary". Famous Wonders. 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2022.