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Who Really Designed the American Dime?

(via Atlas Obscura) The dime is the smallest coin in U.S. circulation, so it takes a keen eye to see

(via Atlas Obscura) In 1866, Spencer M. Clark, then Superintendent of the National Currency Bureau, made a daring decision: to

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 0 Comments canada, money

(via Atlas Obscura) Canada turns 150 years old this year, and while some residents are celebrating by planting (and eating)

(via Great Big Story) It’s no secret that most of the money you see in movies or music videos is

(via Popular Mechanics) It’s been just under a month since the Bank of England released the new £5 note. The

(via Fast.co Design) Australia has a new $5 banknote, and it looks expensive. Bend the note, and a printed bird

August 22, 2016August 11, 2016 0 Comments money

(via mental_floss) When you really think about it, money is strange. The last thing the global economy needs is for

(via Great Big Story) Turns out, your old dollars have a very green afterlife. When money gets too old and

The nickel wasn’t always worth five cents. In 1865, the U.S. nickel was a three-cent coin. Before that, “nickel cents”

On April 20, 2016, the Treasury announced a major redesign of American paper currency. For the first time in over

Did you know there are 119 ridges on the side of a quarter? Did you know that linen is a