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

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.

Money Fact: Sea Shells for Money

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: Unusual Coins

Did you know someone put the whole of New Zealand up for sale on eBay? The starting bid price? A mere 1 Australian cent. 

Did you know someone put the whole of New Zealand up for sale on eBay? The starting bid price? A mere 1 Australian cent.

Money Fact: New Zealand For Sale

Did you know you can track where a US dollar bill came from before you got ahold of it? Through a website called WheresGeorge.com, consumers can track their physical dollar bills and even find out where it went after the bills left their wallets. 

Did you know you can track where a US dollar bill came from before you got ahold of it? Through a website called WheresGeorge.com, consumers can track their physical dollar bills and even find out where it went after the bills left their wallets.

Money Fact: Where's George

The stock market is a place where investors can buy and sell stocks, shares in publicly traded companies, among other securities. But do you know how old the stock market is? Or when the idea of the stock market came about? 

The stock market is a place where investors can buy and sell stocks, shares in publicly traded companies, among other securities. But do you know how old the stock market is? Or when the idea of the stock market came about?

Money Fact: The Stock Market

Imagine losing millions of dollars in the trash. That's what happened to James Howells, a cryptocurrency miner, when he accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoins back in 2013. A decade later, he's still in search of his stash. 

Imagine losing millions of dollars in the trash. That's what happened to James Howells, a cryptocurrency miner, when he accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoins back in 2013. A decade later, he's still in search of his stash.

Money Fact: Lost in the Dump

Did you know October is historically the most volatile month? It can be a spooky month for investors. I mean if you thought September’s volatility was bad, just wait until October. 

Did you know October is historically the most volatile month? It can be a spooky month for investors. I mean if you thought September’s volatility was bad, just wait until October.

Money Fact: The October Effect

Going once, going twice, SOLD! That’s the iconic phrase we hear at an auction. But did you know, in olden day England, a single candle was used instead?

Going once, going twice, SOLD! That’s the iconic phrase we hear at an auction. But did you know, in olden day England, a single candle was used instead?

Money Fact: Bid Before the Flame Burns Out

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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