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 Nigerian Naira Nigeria | ₦1,381.92 |
 Japanese Yen Japan | ¥157.0799 |
 Brazilian Real Brazil | R$4.9761 |
 UAE Dirham UAE | 3.6725 |
 Canadian Dollar Canada | $1.3591 |
 Chinese Yuan (offshore) China | 6.8325 |
 Russian Ruble Russia | ₽74.9372 |
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