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When Money Doesn’t Look Like Money

A roundup of unusual types of currency, many of which don’t properly fit into a world of dollars and cents. Would you like your change in tea bricks or giant stones?

Jan 18, 2023

Cashing In Early

As bitcoin nears an unbelievable new peak, now’s a good time to ponder DigiCash, the cryptocurrency that came first. Its idea has roots in the 1980s.

Nov 27, 2017

Your Money Is Worthless Here

From coupons to Zimbabwean dollars, sometimes currency turns out to be worth a lot less than it initially seems.

Jun 23, 2015

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