El Salvador primarily uses the United States dollar (USD) as its official currency. In September 2021, it also became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, allowing it to be used for transactions alongside the USD. This move aimed to increase financial inclusion and attract investment, though it has been met with mixed reactions domestically and internationally. As a result, the country now has a dual currency system involving both traditional Fiat and cryptocurrency.
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