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How did an American Dollar get to be called : 'A Buck' ???



 
 
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Old June 11th 05, 09:12 PM
Dave in Lake Villa
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Default How did an American Dollar get to be called : 'A Buck' ???

Does anyone know how this originated ?

Thanks.

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Old June 11th 05, 11:47 PM
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I was told in the Old West you could buy a buck (skin) for a dollar.


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Does anyone know how this originated ?

Thanks.



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Old June 12th 05, 01:41 AM
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Ok. Thanks. Makes sense.

 




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