Posts Tagged ‘Mexico’

need help with Macro Econ Exchange Rate question…?

I can’t seem to wrap my head around this. I can usually figure out USD to CAD conversion. (for example.USD exg 10% usd, usd = .10cad)

But these international rates are getting me.

country $ of shirt exchange rate
canada 31.50 —
china 126 yuan 5.3
mexico 168 6

what is the cheapest country to buy the shirt in?

how do you figure out the currency… Continue reading

Anyone heard of the North American Union? Is this for real?

Is it also true that we are going to have a new currency called the amero? Is there really a super-highway being built through Texas to link Mexico with Canada? Can this be why the Canadian dollar is almost par with the American now? Finally, will this mean that America has finally achieved it’s "manifest destiny"? Or will America not exist as we know it now? Why, if this is… Continue reading

What do you have to do, to get your face on US currency?

Besides becoming President? Other than Washington, what is the criteria for the others to be on it, and not the rest. What symbolic message do you get, when you see their faces? Also, in this "new world order" do you think it will have to change? If the US, Canada, & Mexico are to become 1 economy, do you think the US will have to include Mexicans and Canadians on… Continue reading

Is Maui safe for children and where should I go in Maui if we decide to go there?

After people cautioning me agaisnt Mexico, since we will be travelling with two babies under 2. I was wondering about Maui?
Is it expensive? Keep in mind I’m canadian? Like dollar for the maui currency? What would a price of coffee in Canada and the price in American be there? If that makes sense.… Continue reading

Isn't it great having our Canadian "Monopoly" money being worth more than the ugly, American green back?

Even though it is destroying our manufacturing industry(I will soon be out of a job that is heading to Mexico), doesn’t it give the ego a boost to know our dollar is worth more than the American? Remember all the times that an American has turned up their noses to our colourful currency? I think it’s time to break out the Canadian Tire money and take a shopping trip to… Continue reading

Position on giving up Canadian sovereignty & dollar replacing with Amero?

Under the SPP (Security and Exchange Partership), known as the ‘North American Union’, Canada and US and Mexico, by 2010, will give up their currency, and a lot more, in favor of the proposed new currency called the Amero, a deal already signed by Paul Martin, George Bush, and Vincente Fox (former Mexican president).… Continue reading

How to get Foreign Rolls of Coins.?

I am looking to get foreign (Non-US) coins. not your typical "collector" ones as you can find on the Canadian Mint, US mint and the UK / Australian Mints. But mint fresh rolls of uncirculated coins from Japan, Russia, Thailand, China, Mexico, Brazil, Israel, ect.. ect..

And please dont tell me ebay. Ebay has only US and Canadian and a rare popup of other coins..

Or to tell… Continue reading

I know nothing about coins - I have inherited some, anyone know the value?

Queen Elizabeth the Second One Dollar 1960 and 10 cents 1971 also 50 cents 1965, Repvbliove Franaise 5 francs - 1947, Republique Francaise 20 Francs - 1960, Repvblic Taliana L 20 - 1958, Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina F D is One Penny 1961 is copper I believe and one that is 1961 looks gold. Queen Elizabeth II tiny penny from 1994. A 1960 Peso from Mexico, A Limampung Sentimos… Continue reading