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Haiti Export in 2010 compared to Dominincan Republic, Jamaica, Cuba

Haiti Export in 2010 compared to Dominincan Republic, Jamaica, Cuba

Here is an analysis of the export in Haiti, compared to other Caribbean islands. According to the figures, in 2010, Haiti exported a total of $530.4 million worth of goods. If you want to compare this with a country like Jamaica, their number is much superior. Jamaica exported for $1.376 billion for the same period. Our neighbor, the Dominican Republic exported for $6.598 billion worth of goods and services. Cuba exported $3.816 billion worth of goods and services in 2010

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Haiti Early Currency, Gourde And Piastre

Haiti Early Currency, Gourde And Piastre

Here is a picture of early Haiti currency

The first Haitian coin or centime to be in circulation was silver piece. There were a variety of them. The pieces came in various denominations such as: 6, 12 and 25 centimes. 50 and 100 centimes came later in 1827.

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Reevaluation Of The Haitian Currency, Gourde

Reevaluation Of The Haitian Currency, Gourde

This is a picture of haiti currency.

The first reevaluation of the Haitian currency was conducted in 1870. The Haitian gourde was revalued based on the market at the time. Ten gourdes were reevaluated and valued at one gourde. The notes were in denominations of 10 and 25 gourdes.

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