Did you know sea shells were once commonly used as money in many parts of the world?

Seashells were used as money across the world well into the 20th century, from West Africa to California. 

Did you know sea shells were once commonly used as money in many parts of the world?
Seashells were used as money across the world well into the 20th century, from West Africa to California.

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.

Money Fact

Discover interesting facts about your money — currencies, banknotes, coins, the history of money, and much more

Money Fact: Sea Shells for Money

For most of us, we hate Mondays. But for Wall Street this year, it may have been their favourite day of the week.

For most of us, we hate Mondays. But for Wall Street this year, it may have been their favourite day of the week.

Money Fact: No Monday Blues for Stocks

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.”

Money Fact: Postage Stamps to the Rescue

When we think of the shape of coins, we typically think of round, disc-like shapes. 

But did you know that not all coins are round? Here are some of the weirdest shaped coins that you probably didn't know existed.

When we think of the shape of coins, we typically think of round, disc-like shapes. 
But did you know that not all coins are round? Here are some of the weirdest shaped coins that you probably didn't know existed.

Money Fact: Sea Shells for Money

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