The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Agio \Ag"i*o\, n.; pl. Agios. [It. aggio exchange, discount,
   premium, the same word as agio ease. See Ease.] (Com.)
   The premium or percentage on a better sort of money when it
   is given in exchange for an inferior sort. The premium or
   discount on foreign bills of exchange is sometimes called
   agio.
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