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Manat

Manat (or Man'at) was a deity worshipped in pre-Islamic Arabia. She was considered to be the goddess of fate and destiny, and the daughter of Allah.

The manat is a currency unit of Azerbaijan, worth approximately two United States dollars. 1 Azeri manat (AZM) = 100 gopiks.

The manat is also the name of the currency of Turkmenistan. It was introduced on November 1, 1993. 1 Turkmen manat (TMM) = 100 tenesi.

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