Hi,I am having problems with the printing of the iPod Video raffle tickets. I hope to have the new version completed before Christmas ... Wish me luck.
Here is another great article from an ACIS email I received. Get those passports as soon as possible!
Money, money, money... MONEY!
The holiday season is not about money, but when you look at the stack of receipts left in its wake at the end of the month, it sometimes feels this way. We thought this would be the perfect time of year to introduce you to the faces and landmarks on a few other bills from around the world this month, offering a breather from the oh-too-familiar faces of George, Andrew, Ulysses and even Ben.
The Euro The € is inspired by the Greek epsilon, pointing back to the cradle of European civilization and the first letter of the word Europe. It is also crossed by two parallel lines symbolizing its stability.
Euro banknotes are the same throughout all 12 European Union countries that have adopted it as its currency: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland. The fronts feature windows and gateways from different periods in Europe's architectural history, while the backs of the notes feature bridges.
Euro coins are individualized by the member country issuing the coins, but they are legal tender in all 12 countries. Spain's coins feature the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the bust of Miguel de Cervantes with a quill representing literature, and a portrait of His Majesty King Juan Carlos I. Greece's feature three typical Greek ships, three Greek Statesmen, the Athenian owl and the young princess Europa abducted by Zeus in the shape of a bull. See how many countries' coins you come across on your next ACIS tour!
The Pound Sterling The British pound was decimalized as recently as 1971. Until then, there were 240 pence in a pound! For 10 years following, the new pence were marked with "new" to distinguish them from the old.
The holiday season is not about money, but when you look at the stack of receipts left in its wake at the end of the month, it sometimes feels this way. We thought this would be the perfect time of year to introduce you to the faces and landmarks on a few other bills from around the world this month, offering a breather from the oh-too-familiar faces of George, Andrew, Ulysses and even Ben.
The Euro The € is inspired by the Greek epsilon, pointing back to the cradle of European civilization and the first letter of the word Europe. It is also crossed by two parallel lines symbolizing its stability.
Euro banknotes are the same throughout all 12 European Union countries that have adopted it as its currency: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal and Finland. The fronts feature windows and gateways from different periods in Europe's architectural history, while the backs of the notes feature bridges.
Euro coins are individualized by the member country issuing the coins, but they are legal tender in all 12 countries. Spain's coins feature the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the bust of Miguel de Cervantes with a quill representing literature, and a portrait of His Majesty King Juan Carlos I. Greece's feature three typical Greek ships, three Greek Statesmen, the Athenian owl and the young princess Europa abducted by Zeus in the shape of a bull. See how many countries' coins you come across on your next ACIS tour!
The Pound Sterling The British pound was decimalized as recently as 1971. Until then, there were 240 pence in a pound! For 10 years following, the new pence were marked with "new" to distinguish them from the old.
All modern coins today feature the profile of the current monarch's head. The direction they face changes with each monarch. The exception to this rule is Edward VIII, who felt that his best side was his left and thus broke the tradition since his predecessor, George V, also faced left (this was considered a bad omen for his reign). However, his coins were not put into general circulation before he abdicated the throne. When George VI took over, he had his also printed to the left, since that is the direction his should have faced had Edward VIII followed tradition.
All the banknotes issued since 1960 feature Elizabeth II in full view, facing left, with a watermark that is hidden and facing right. Beginning in 1970, historical figures have been featured on the reverse sides of the banknotes, including Sir Isaac Newton, Florence Nightingale, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Fry, Charles Darwin and more.
The Yen In standard Japanese, the yen is pronounced "en", but the pronunciation and spelling in English has been standardized as "yen." The yen was introduced by the Meiji government in the late 1800s to resemble monetary systems in Europe.
The 5-yen and 50-yen coins are holed. The 5-yen coin features an ear of rice, a gear and water. The 50-yen coin features a chrysanthemum and the state title. Japanese coins are unique because they do not display the A.D. year they are minted as most coins do—they display the year of the current emperor's reign. Most banknotes feature plants, animals or buildings of Japan. Geometric patterns are also very common on both coins and banknotes.
The Colón Named after Christopher Colombus, Costa Rica's Colón was introduced in 1896. The plural is officially called colónes, though many English speakers simply say colons. It is also sometimes referred to in slang as the Peso, the currency in use in Costa Rica before it. Teja is another slang term used for the 100-colón bill and coin, as well as cinco tejas for the 500 colónes bill and coin. Banknotes in Costa Rica today feature popular former Costa Rican president Oscar Arias, and coins feature a seal on the front and the value on the back.
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