How much money is a "slat"?

[mrghd]

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

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

 

[JMurray]

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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[mrghd]

What a complete answer! Thanks )

 

[Sondre]

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