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How Currency Works
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Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?
What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?
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If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.
About Face: The U.S. Currency Portrait Quiz
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Take our HowStuffWorks quiz to find out whose face graces which bill in U.S. currency, including those little-seen notes.
Bitcoin: High-tech Currency or Black-market Money?
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Cryptocurrencies have been in the news a lot lately. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at the legitimacy of these 'invisible' currencies.
Why Do Some U.S. Bills Have a Star at the End of the Serial Number?
Most U.S. currency contains a serial number that ends with a letter, but some end or begin with a star instead. What does the letter stand for? What is the significance of the star?
How Exchange Rates Work
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Exchange rates are something you typically pay attention to when you're traveling abroad. Learn about exchange rates and find out why exchange rates fluctuate.
How the Euro Works
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As of January 1, 2002, the euro is the official monetary unit of 12 nations. Find out all about the euro, who's using it and the widespread effects of having a single European currency.
How Much Actual Money Is There in the World?
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Exactly how much money is there in the world? Learn how some have counted the amount of money that exists and why it's such a difficult task.