Making Cents
U.S. pennies now cost considerably more than one cent each to manufacture.
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1970 U.S. Quarter Struck on 1941 Canadian Quarter
An eBay listing for a quarter that was reportedly minted on the back of a 1941 Canadian coin appears to be real, but the money probably won't turn up in anybody's couch cushions.
‘In God We Trust’ to be Removed from U.S. Currency
According to a hoax news story, the removal occurred at President Obama's behest.
Illegal to Carry $10,000 in Cash?
Rumor: It is illegal in the U.S. to carry $10,000 or more in cash.
Are Two Dollar Bills Unlucky?
Rumor: Two-dollar bills are considered unlucky in the U.S.
Are Old Canadian $2 Bills Worth $20,000?
Are old Canadian $2 bills worth $20,000 each?
Loonie Design Lost in Transit?
Does a loon appear on Canada's $1 coin because the original dies were lost in transit?
U.S. Flag on Canadian Currency
Is the U.S. flag pictured flying over Parliament on Canadian currency?
Currency Recognition Glitches
Our readers report their experiences with service level employees unfamiliar with currency.
Bonnie and Clyde on the U.S. $10 bill
Did Bonnie and Clyde appear on the back of a U.S. $10 bill?
Debt Payment in Pennies
Does U.S. law specify that merchants do not have to accept more than 100 pennies as payment?
Does Most U.S. Currency Bear Traces of Cocaine?
A large percentage of U.S. currency bears traces of cocaine, but not necessarily because it all passes through the hands of drug users and dealers.
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Has North Dakota Law Made It Harder for Native Americans to Vote?
Critics of a series of voter ID restrictions have provided ample evidence that the laws would disproportionately affect Native Americans.
Is This a Photograph of Mitch McConnell’s Bruised and Discolored Hands?
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell became a topic of speculation after photographs seemingly showed his hands looking bruised and discolored.
How Did Hunter Biden’s Laptop Allegedly Go from a Repair Shop in Delaware to the New York Post?
News reports identified the hard drive's source as a computer repair shop owner in Delaware.
Did the White House Give Lesley Stahl a Blank Book of Trump’s Healthcare Accomplishments?
"A perfect metaphor for the Trump presidency," critics claimed. What really happened?
Is Biden’s Logo a Reference to China’s ‘Three Red Banners’?
Conspiracies are often in the eye of the beholder.