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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Money Fact: No Monday Blues for Stocks
For most of us, we hate Mondays. But for Wall Street this year, it may have been their favourite day of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money Fact: Postage Stamps to the Rescue
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 a…
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Money Fact: Sea Shells for Money
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 C…
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Money Fact: Unusual Coins
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 y…
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Money Fact: New Zealand For Sale
Did you know someone put the whole of New Zealand up for sale on eBay? The starting bid price? A mere 1 Australian cent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Money Fact: Where's George
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 a…
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Money Fact: The Stock Market
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 wh…
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Money Fact: Lost in the Dump
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 Bitcoi…
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Money Fact: The October Effect
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.…
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Money Fact: Bid Before the Flame Burns Out
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?See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Money Fact: Gold to go
Did you know the world’s first Gold ATM was launched in Abu Dhabi? The machine spews out 24-carat gold bars as well as gold coins from around the world. In fact, the ATM itself is…
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Money Fact: Cheapest Islands for sale
Have you ever dreamed of owning a private island? Well if you have, you may just be in luck. Because, your own private paradise might be more in reach than you think. And you don’t…
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Money Fact: World's most valuable coins
Can you tell the difference between a regular penny and a special 1943 one that could be worth millions of dollars? Here are some of the world’s most valuable coins.See omnystudio.…
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Money Fact: Salty Salary
As an employee, our favourite time of the month is of course pay day. When our salary is in, it's time to celebrate. But have you ever wondered where the term “salary" comes from?S…
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Money Fact: Money to toilet paper
Japanese bills have a much shorter lifespan compared to that of other countries. In fact, the 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen bills have a lifespan of about 1 to 2 years. But do you know w…
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Money Fact: Why coin edges have ridges
When you look at coins, have you ever noticed the ridges on the edge of the coins? And have you ever wondered why there are those grooves on the coins? There's actually a special r…
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Money Fact: Germany's Wallpaper
After World War I, in 1923, hyperinflation wreaked havoc in Germany, and as a result, its currency lost almost all of its value. The German Mark fell so much that Germans used it t…
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Money Fact: The Most Expensive Man-Made Object
Have you ever wondered what the most expensive man-made object is? It might be the obvious choice to guess the Burj Khalifa or the Taj Mahal, but the most expensive man-made thing…
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Money Fact: The Story of The Parcel Post Bank
Have you heard of the Parcel Post Bank? Well it’s a nickname for Zion's First National Bank, originally, the Bank of Vernal, located in the city of Vernal in Utah. And it got its n…
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Money Fact: Flying Money
It’s widely known that the first banknotes originated in China - but did you know they were known as “Flying Money”? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.