Meaning ofpiasterin English

Noun

1. south Sudan's currency subdivision; 1/100 of a pound
   The South Sudanese pound is divided into 100 piasters.
2. spanish coin; originally eight real
   In the 18th century, a piaster was a common coin in Spanish colonies.
3. former Canadian currency
   The Canadian piaster was a unit of currency before the dollar.
4. former French Indochina currency
   In French Indochina, the piaster was the standard currency for trade.
5. a Middle Eastern currency subunit (in various countries)
   The Lebanese pound is subdivided into 100 piasters.