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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Did U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’ Ancestor Own Slaves in Jamaica?
Based on an article written by the 2020 presidential Democratic primary candidate's father, right-leaning opponents dove head-first into an ill-judged attack on her.
Does Putting L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls in Water Reveal Lingerie?
This isn't the first time L.O.L. Surprise! dolls have been subject to controversy.
Is Kamala Harris Not Eligible to Serve as U.S. President?
The requirements for serving as U.S. President were established over 200 years ago and haven't changed much since.
Did the Annabelle Doll Escape from the Warren Museum?
Inanimate objects are not known for their mobility.
Did Kamala Harris Call Joe Biden a Racist?
Following the announcement of Biden's 2020 running mate choice, critics seized on a past exchange between him and the U.S. senator.