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 Nigerian Naira Nigeria | ₦1,343.86 |
 Japanese Yen Japan | ¥158.6305 |
 Brazilian Real Brazil | R$4.9812 |
 UAE Dirham UAE | 3.6725 |
 Canadian Dollar Canada | $1.3727 |
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