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The Venezuelan bolívar, from devalued currency to repurposed art canvas

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Caracas, Jul 16 (EFE).- (Camera: EFE) After two currency denomination overhauls in the past 13 years, the Venezuelan bolívar, crippled by hyperinflation, has found a way to retain its value in the hands of artists using the cash as a canvas.FOOTAGE OF ARTISTS USING THE CASH AS A CANVAS IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA

Added on the 16/07/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés

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