Kiwi dollar
Informal financial slang for the New Zealand dollar (NZD), used in currency trading, financial media, and casual conversation about the New Zealand economy.
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Informal financial slang for the New Zealand dollar (NZD), used in currency trading, financial media, and casual conversation about the New Zealand economy. The 'kiwi' element comes from New Zealand's national bird and cultural symbol. Widely understood in Australasian and international financial contexts.
The kiwi dollar dipped against the US dollar after the Reserve Bank announcement.
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(slang, finance) the New Zealand dollar.
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