Colombian numerals
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The system of Colombian numeration is the synthesis of a code used to express the numbers with the fingers of the hands in Colombia and in other places. This system is positional and possesses an additional numeral to express the dozens.
Denomination | Position of the hand | Numeral Colombian |
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Zero | ||
One | ||
Two | ||
Three | ||
Four | ||
Five | ||
Six | ||
Seven | ||
Eight | ||
Nine | ||
Dozen |
Examples
The symbol of zero and ten
The Colombian zero would be the equivalent of a scratch on the left in the system positional Europe. The symbol of the dozen perform the functions of a zero on the right.
Colombian Numbers | Transliteration | Value |
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00500 | 500 | |
00500 | 5 | |
04000 | 400 |