The Antebellum Era. The economy of the Antebellum era was separated according to North and South. The economy of the North was characterized by industrialization, while the South was characterized by the Cotton Kingdom. Slaves picking cotton in Georgia (Credit to Jupiterimages). During this time period, the Northern economy was becoming more and more industrialized starting at the turn of the century.
Costa Rica: Banks & Money. Costa Rica: Banks & Money. The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted as well. You are generally better off paying in colones, and it's great to have small change on hand. The only reason why you should pay in dollars is if the price is in dollars.
The currency of Peru is the nuevo sol (symbol: S/.). Nuevo sol banknotes come in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200. One nuevo sol (S/.1) is subdivided into 100 centimos. cÃ©ntimosake money is a problem in Peru -- both nuevos soles and dollars. The problem tends to be worse in certain parts of the country, especially in Peruâs major cities. Spotting a counterfeit banknote can be difficult, so the sooner you become familiar with the local currency, the sooner youâll be able to spot a fake.