How much money is a "slat"?

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(source: Iceberg Slim - Pimp-The story of my life)

The word surely refers to a certain amount of dollar. The question is how much?
 

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A "slat" = one dollar.

From Online dictionary and encyclopedia
Slat: A dollar, a buck. "The tab was 12 dollars. I threw down a double sawbuck which left her with a fin and 3 slats for a tip"

double sawbuck = $20
fin = $5


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What a complete answer! Thanks :))
 

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Never heard the term before, is it British, American or neither?
 
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