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CURRENCY.
Kuwait has no currency of her own, and tho following foreign coins are
current in the market: English sovereigns ; Indian rupees, nickel anna pieces
and copper pice; Maria Theresa dollars; Turkish Liras; Persian Krans (for
account purposes only).
Weights and Measures.
The standard weights in Kuwait arc the following:—
1 Voghi* H lbs.
1 Maund of—
12 Voghias . 51 lbs.; this is used for baring and sell­
ing sail cloth only.
21 Voghias . 103 lbs.; this is used for ghi (clarified
butter) and Juss (nnrlar).
27 Voghias • . 121J lbs.; this is the local government's
customs measure for weighing goods
for assessment of duty.
30 Voghias • . 135 lbs.; common weight for weighing
articles other than those mentioned
above.
1 Tagar • 20 Maunds = 60 Voghias=270 lbs.
The lineal standard measure for cloth and all piece-goods is the Dliira (cubit),
which is equal to about 18 English inches. Cloth is also sold in pieces and
bales.