Not to be confused with commodities (like gold) used as currency, commodity currencies are currencies that fluctuate with the price of a primary commodity on which the country’s economy is …
FX101: The Rise and Fall of the Gold Standard
View PostCurrency Spotlight: Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone, which is composed of 19 of the European Union’s 28 members: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, …
Build Your Adventure Fund In Three Steps
Saving money for a trip can feel impossible. But, if you really want to build up your adventure fund, there are a few money-saving tricks you can try. Before you …
Continental’s Guide to Buying Foreign Real Estate
So you’re thinking of investing in some foreign real estate. There are plenty of reasons why this is a good idea! Diversifying your portfolio, obtaining tax benefits, taking advantage of …
Continental Currency Exchange Versus TD Exchange Rate
Banks are an integral part of modern day life; and it’s true, big banks have a lot to provide their clients: convenience first among them. But while the institutions that …
The Most Counterfeit-Proof Non-Polymer Currencies
More and more countries have been switching towards polymer currencies in recent decades. With polymers improved durability, cleanliness and security capabilities, it really is no wonder! But some of the …
The Difference Between the Scottish and British Pound
While there’s a long history to the Scottish pound, or pound Scots, the currency met its end with the Act of Union 1707 when it was replaced by pound Sterling …
Brexit, the GBP, and the Impacts of Britain’s Exit From the EU
There are a variety of factors that can influence exchange rates, but one of the most prominent factors is a global event or change like Brexit. Brexit’s influence on the …
The 5 Weakest Currencies in the World
The British pound, the euro and the US dollar are known the world over as some of the highest-valued and most widely-used currencies in the world. But what would you …