The whole life of a modern person depends on money. Not only children but also adults will be interested to learn curious facts about banknotes and coins that have never been heard before.

The first bills appeared in China

Paper money originated in 812 BC - it was created in China. Then the bills were mainly used during various rituals. Now they have a completely different purpose.

Eternal debtors

The Celts had an unusual attitude towards money. They often borrowed money from their friends, while they promised that they would certainly be given back to the next world.

Not all banknotes are made of paper.

In Malaysia, Vietnam, and Australia, paper money is not made from paper. For their manufacture, thin plastic is used, which is durable and does not accumulate bacteria.

$ 100,000 bill

This banknote was once issued in America. It was not transmitted to ordinary people, but was used only for settlements between financial institutions. By the way, its release cost $ 30,000.

Money Advertising

In 2004, a law was proposed in America that allowed advertising on banknotes. Then he did not receive support, but perhaps one day this idea will come true.

Chasing portraits on coins

Since ancient times, the tradition has gone to put portraits of rulers on money. It is believed that for the first time this idea came to Alexander the Great. With the help of coins, he decided to perpetuate his name.

The largest bill in the world

Many believe that of the large bills today, the most popular is $ 100. In fact, demand goes for 500 euros.

Money weighs a lot

Paper bills seem very light, but only if they are few. Having collected 1,000,000 for 100 dollars, a bag of money will weigh about 10 kg. If you collect a million coins at 1 cent, then the weight will be 246 tons.

Non-standard form of money

First, instead of money, goods were used that were expensive - beads, furs, metal ingots. Now, some countries produce coins in an unusual shape. Let's say the Bank of Somalia created money in the form of a cube, a pyramid and a ball.

The largest coin

In Canada, a huge gold coin was produced, which weighed 100 kg. It is called “Maple Leaf,” and it has 5 copies. In Austria, 15 Big Phil coins were issued, which weighed 31 kg.

The emergence of numismatics

This type of collecting spread only in the 19th century. Now for many people this is not only a hobby, but also a profitable business. Rare coins are incredibly expensive at various auctions.

The history of electronic money

Non-cash money has long been used by banks, but people began to use it in the 90s of the last century. At first, the majority mistrusted them. Now it’s hard to imagine your life without plastic cards, ATMs and electronic money.

In Sparta, iron rods were used for calculation

They were large and heavy, and this had a reasonable explanation. The government believed that the Spartans would not strive for wealth so much and would not steal “money”.Then this method really helped maintain order in Ancient Sparta.

The material from which money is created

In most countries, paper bills are made from a special material. It contains 75% cotton and 25% flax. There are exceptions - for example, in Austria, bills are made of plastic.

The most expensive coin

Ancient money is expensive for collectors. The most expensive of them is considered the ancient Greek decadrachm. They were minted in exceptional cases when an important event occurred.

Bonfire made of money

Pablo Escobar was one of the wealthiest people in the world. Once he hid with his family from the pursuit in the mountains and supported the fire with paper notes. Then he burned about $ 2,000,000.

What happens to outdated money?

In Russia, such banknotes are not customary to throw away. They are used in construction, applying for the manufacture of roofing material.