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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Will Lemons and Hot Water Cure or Prevent COVID-19?
As cures go, these ones are lemons.
Should COVID-19 Patients Avoid Taking Ibuprofen?
French medical advice warned that "adverse effects" of drugs such as ibuprofen had been reported in coronavirus patients.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Is Hobby Lobby Refusing To Close Stores Because of a Message from God?
Hobby Lobby reportedly sent a letter to employees explaining its stores were staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic because, in part, CEO David Green's wife had received reassurances from God.
Did Trump Say Governors Had To Treat Him Well To Get COVID-19 Supplies?
A statement by the president was misleadingly represented in a quote meme.