Did you know that postage stamps were once used as money over in the US? 

Well, during the Civil War, there was a shortage of coins.

Paper tickets and bills were often substituted as small change, but the scarcity was so severe, it led the Congress to authorise the issuance of stamps as a temporary “Fractional Currency.”

Did you know that postage stamps were once used as money over in the US? 
Well, during the Civil War, there was a shortage of coins.
Paper tickets and bills were often substituted as small change, but the scarcity was so severe, it led the Congress to authorise the issuance of stamps as a temporary “Fractional Currency.”

Hongbin Jeong tells you a fun money fact that you probably haven't heard of. Discover interesting facts about your money with topics ranging from currencies, banknotes and coins, the history of money and much more. 

Hongbin Jeong tells you a fun money fact that you probably haven't heard of. Discover interesting facts about your money with topics ranging from currencies, banknotes and coins, the history of money and much more.

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