Every day for a year, starting on my 49th birthday, I did something I've never done before.
Now that I've completed that project, here's more of my adventures.
Friday, August 8, 2025
What Does It Mean?
On August 8, 1786 Congress established the U.S. monetary system, and
because of that today is also National Dollar Day. In honor of the 'holiday', here's a video that discusses the bill's embedded items and their symbolism.
He forgot the 13 berries on the olive branch. The twenty dollar bill has micro printing under the portrait that you can't see without a magnifying glass.
Did you know that although the larger bills have been redesigned regularly (including that micro printing you mentioned) the dollar hasn't been changed since 1963? Counterfeiters don't bother with it.
Interesting. I would guess that most people never take the time to actually look at the dollar bill itself...they have other things in mind. I'm glad to know all about it and I appreciate you for posting this information...Happy Saturday.
I enjoyed that video. Like they say, "the devil is in the details". On the subject of currency, what's your opinion of dropping the cost-more-to-make-than-its-worth penny?
Coins hide an art beyond their face value! When I was a child and relatives came from America, they would give us 1 dollar bills! I have a few as souvenirs! Thank you, Kathy!
Hi Kathy - the story of money is a fascinating one isn't ... I just listened to a post on Roman life ... when they had coins, but no system in place - they needed money to trade around the world (Silk Route), but only the rich. Cheers Hilary
He forgot the 13 berries on the olive branch. The twenty dollar bill has micro printing under the portrait that you can't see without a magnifying glass.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that although the larger bills have been redesigned regularly (including that micro printing you mentioned) the dollar hasn't been changed since 1963? Counterfeiters don't bother with it.
DeleteThanx Kathy. I did not know that.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
There's a lot more to paper money than meets the eye. They are miniature works of art and much under-appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about their complexity.
DeleteThanks
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I would guess that most people never take the time to actually look at the dollar bill itself...they have other things in mind. I'm glad to know all about it and I appreciate you for posting this information...Happy Saturday.
ReplyDeleteI can't remember the last time I took a hard look at any of the currency I used.
DeleteI enjoyed that video. Like they say, "the devil is in the details". On the subject of currency, what's your opinion of dropping the cost-more-to-make-than-its-worth penny?
ReplyDeleteI would be sad to see the penny go away, but understand the reasoning.
DeleteCoins hide an art beyond their face value!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child and relatives came from America,
they would give us 1 dollar bills!
I have a few as souvenirs!
Thank you, Kathy!
How cool that you've save something for so long.
DeleteHi Kathy - the story of money is a fascinating one isn't ... I just listened to a post on Roman life ... when they had coins, but no system in place - they needed money to trade around the world (Silk Route), but only the rich. Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThe history of money is fascinating.
DeleteThere are all kinds of little details of the paper money.
ReplyDeleteWay more than the casual observer would notice.
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