currency, n.All

Salt was used as currency in ancient Rome

In Australia, torn money is valued by the percentage of the bill remaining

A $1 bill typical has lifespan of 18 months.

A quarter is produced at the cost of 2.5 cents to the U.S. government

Currency is a shared illusion

A penny is more expensive to make than it is worth (since 2006)

currency is constantly being destroyed --- The US shreds 7,000 tons of worn out currency each year

Pocahontas appeared on the back of the $20 bill in 1875.