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The back of the modern $2 bill features an engraving based on John Trumbull’s famous painting Declaration of Independence—but it isn’t an exact copy. Trumbull’s Capitol paintin … read more

This month marks 80 years since Hungary introduced the forint on August 1, 1946, ending the pengő’s historic collapse. The conversion rate was astonishing: one forint replaced 400,000 quadrillio … read more

The largest denomination ever printed by the United States was the Series 1934 $100,000 Gold Certificate, featuring President Woodrow Wilson. Printed from December 1934 through January 1935, these eno … read more

Ever notice a small star at the end of a U.S. bill’s serial number? It identifies a replacement note, commonly called a “star note.” When the Bureau of Engraving and Printing discove … read more

Why Is Vietnamese Dong Made of Polymer Instead of Paper? If you've ever held a modern Vietnamese Dong banknote, one of the first things you may notice is that it feels very different from a traditiona … read more