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Basis of preparation of the interim financial statements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Basis of preparation of the interim financial statements

Schedule of exchange rates used to translate its foreign operations

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Average rate

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Closing rate

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Three-month period ended

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Six-month period ended

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June 30, 2021

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December 31, 2020

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June 30, 2021

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June 30, 2020

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June 30, 2021

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June 30, 2020

United States dollar

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5.0022

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5.1967

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5.2907

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5.3854

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5.3862

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4.9218

Canadian dollar ("CAD")

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4.0334

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4.0771

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4.3096

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3.8882

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4.3209

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3.5992

Euro ("EUR")

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5.9276

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6.3779

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6.3789

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5.9279

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6.4902

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5.4211

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