Harriet Tubman will soon replace Andrew Jackson as the face of the $20 bill, becoming the first woman in more than a 100 years and first African American ever to appear on the front of a paper note. But this is far from the first big change our nation currency has seen.
Pennies used to be a lot snarkier
Renaissance nerd Benjamin Franklin designed America’s first U.S. penny in 1787. Instead of E PLURIBUS UNUM, it was emblazoned with the motto: “MIND YOUR BUSINESS”. Make sure you know these interesting facts about the White House you never learned in history class.
That eagle was a celebrity
The eagle on your money may have a name. From 1830 to 1836, a certain bird swooped into Philadelphia’s U.S. Mint building so often that workers named him “Peter the Mint Eagle,” cared for him, and allegedly used him as a model for coin engravings for years to come.
Pennies could bankrupt us
Today, it costs more than a penny to make a penny. According to the U.S. Mint, it costs them roughly 1.7 cents per coin. These are the eight presidential myths that you need to stop believing right now.
Your change makes the TSA wealthier
Change adds up fast. In 2015, the TSA reported collecting $765,759.15 in loose change at airport security checkpoints across the country. They get to keep it all. Here are 11 incredibly fascinating facts about the FBI you’ll never believe are actually true!
Paper money is not paper
U.S. paper money is not paper at all: It’s 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen. In Ben Franklin’s day, people repaired torn bills with a needle and thread.
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