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Menem trucho
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| Brand: | Unknown. |
| Model: | Unknown, dubbed "Menem trucho". |
| Origin: | China. |
| Introduction: | 1995. |
| Type: | Foldable pocket-size solar-cell calculator. |
| Functions: | 4-Basic function, percentage, square root, constant and memory. |
| Display: | 8 digit plus special sign LCD display. The rightmost position has three indicator for: Memory content, Negative and Overflow. |
| Keyboard: | 23 colorful touch keys. |
| Main chips: | Unknown. |
| Remarks: | This calculator was used as a promotional gift during the presidencial campaign for the re-election of President Carlos Menem in 1995 in Argentina. Other promotional articles also had the image of a fake currency note with a portrait of Mr. Menem and they were known as "Menem trucho" (fake Menem). |
| Size: | 6.30 x 2.36 x 0.12 in, 160 x 60 x 3 mm (opened). |
| Condition: | (10/10) New, unused, full working. |

