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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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17 Sep, 2023

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 also made up of gold!

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10 Sep, 2023

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 have to be a billionaire. Here are some cheapest islands on the market.

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03 Sep, 2023

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.

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27 Aug, 2023

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?

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20 Aug, 2023

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 what happens to them after?

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13 Aug, 2023

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 reason for that.

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08 Aug, 2023

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 to decorate their home walls.

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06 Aug, 2023

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 in the world, surprisingly, doesn't even exist on Earth.

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23 Jul, 2023

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 nickname because of how the bank was built.

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16 Jul, 2023

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”?

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