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Chichibu, Japan

Wado Ruins

The birthplace of Japanese coinage.
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For Sale: Royally Minted Coins, Decorated With Dinosaurs

It’s change 165 million years in the making.
February 20, 2020
Tokyo, Japan

Origin of Ginza Monument

This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.
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Tokyo, Japan

Kameido Zeniza Monument

This often-overlooked monument was crafted in the shape of the iconic samurai coin to honor an Edo-period mint.
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Falls Church, Virginia

'Pennies from Heaven'

A whopping 14,000 copper coins cover this miniature fighter jet.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First Bank of the United States

Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.
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How Vodka Became a Currency in Russia

Since the 16th century, the spirit has been the country's gold standard.
October 23, 2019
Perth, Australia

The Perth Mint

This Western Australian mint was established during the height of the Australian gold rush.
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Cártama, Spain

Dinero DIY

This art installation at an abandoned lipstick factory has distinct anti-capitalist vibes.
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vinyl

Found in a Record Store: Kurt Cobain's Royalty Check

He never even cashed it.
September 3, 2019
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england

Found: 2,500 Medieval Coins, and Evidence of Tax Evasion

Making heads or tails of a discovery in southwestern England.
August 28, 2019
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philbert the Pig

This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.
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Ledburn, England

Bridego Bridge

The site of the notorious Great Train Robbery of £2.6 million, one of the biggest heists in English history.
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Pakistan

World's Highest ATM

Just in case you need some cold cash at the top of the world.
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Frederikshavn, Denmark

Cloos Tower

Plans for this local observation tower were debated for so long, the allocated funds lost value and the design had to be changed.
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Padua, Italy

Pietra del Vituperio (Stone of Shame)

In medieval times this small stone seat was used as a bizarre way to punish insolvent debtors.
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curry

For Sale: A Rather Unappetizing Coin Celebrating Berlin's Iconic Currywurst

The sausages are worth saluting, but look better in person.
January 16, 2019
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metal

For Sale: A Penny Worth a Fortune

In 1943, copper was supposed to be preserved for the war effort.
January 7, 2019