15 Interesting Facts About Money

Traces of Drugs and Bacteria: Paper currency often carries traces of cocaine and various bacteria.

World's Largest Banknote: The Philippines issued a 100,000 peso note, the largest legal tender banknote.

Most Valuable Coin: The 1933 Double Eagle $20 gold coin is the world's most valuable, selling for over $7.5 million.

Most Counterfeited Currency: The US dollar is heavily counterfeited worldwide.

Costly Penny Production: It costs more than a cent to produce a penny in the US.

Currency Material: Modern banknotes are made from a blend of cotton and linen, not paper.

First Credit Card: The Diners Club Card was the first general-purpose credit card, introduced in 1950.

Largest Gold Reserves: The US holds the world's largest gold reserves, stored at Fort Knox.

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