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 ## Usage
 
-TODO: Write usage instructions here
+Example to get the current USD price:
+```
+require 'coingecko_ruby'
+client = CoingeckoRuby::Client.new
+@btc_price = client.price('bitcoin')["bitcoin"]["usd"].to_f
+```
+
+TODO: Write full usage instructions here
 
 ## Development