Funny Money Archives

Making Cents

U.S. pennies now cost considerably more than one cent each to manufacture.

1970 U.S. Quarter Struck on 1941 Canadian Quarter

An eBay listing for a quarter that was reportedly minted on the back of a...

‘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...

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...

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...