 Money doesn’t just help us purchase goods and services – it’s pretty fascinating on its own.
Most counterfeited: The $20 bill is the most counterfeited bill, followed by the $100 bill. Major counterfeiter: North Korea counterfeits the most American currency. The country specializes in $50 and $100 bills. Life span: $1 bills usually only last about 18 months before they succumb to wear and tear. Recycled bills: Worn-out bills and coins are recycled. Bills are shredded and made into roofing shingles or fire logs, while coins are melted down and remade into new coins. Dirty money: Most bills are dirtier than a household toilet. Digital over physical: Digital money rules over physical money – 92% of the world’s money is digital, while only 8% is physical. Unique currency: Many communities in the United States, like Disney World, have their own currency. Garden pennies: If you have slugs in your garden, put some pennies in it. Slugs receive electric shocks from the zinc and copper in pennies. A penny’s worth: Pennies cost more to manufacture than they’re actually worth. |