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Why doesn't paper money disintegrate when it gets washed in the washing machine?
Why doesn't washing paper money cause it to disintegrate? Learn how paper bills are made to withstand excessive use (or misuse!).
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The Currency channel explains all you ever wanted to know about dollars and cents. Check out these articles for in-depth information on what happens to money in the economy (or in your washing machine.)
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Can I really trade my dollars in for gold bullion?You can trade your dollars in for gold bullion from Fort Knox whenever you want -- right? Maybe not. See more »
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How Currency Works
What is currency, exactly? We all know currency is a piece of paper or metal you can trade for stuff you need or want, but who decides what your money is worth? And why does its value fluctuate? See more »
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How Exchange Rates Work
What exactly is the cost of money? What are the fundamentals of exchanging dollars for other currency? We'll explore these questions, plus give tips for money-changing travelers. See more »
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How much actual money is there in the world?
The Federal Reserve is responsible for tracking all of the money in circulation and on deposit in the United States. That's a formidable job in and of itself, so how does one count all of the money in the world? See more »
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How the Euro Works
Believe it or not, the Euro was the idea of Winston Churchill in 1946, when he suggested the creation of the "United States of Europe." See more »
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How the New $20 Bill Works
With the introduction of the new $20 bill, the U.S. Treasury has introduced a whole new element to the dollar: color. Learn about the new look of the currency and about the benefits of the new features. See more »
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What would a moneyless world look like?
For the people of Anuta, money is an afterthought, not a reason for being. How does a gift economy work, and can generosity and gratitude alone really keep a community going? See more »
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Why are the penny and the nickel the only U.S. coins with images that don't face left?
Learn why Lincoln and Jefferson don't face left like all the other presidents on U.S. coins. See more »
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How does a dollar bill changer work?
Have you ever wondered how a dollar bill changer converts your bills to change? Learn how a dollar bill changer works. See more »
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How often do state quarters come out and how many does the mint produce?
The mint began producing state quarters in 1999. Learn about the schedule of state quarter minting. See more »
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