114 Items Tagged

Money

Koto City, Japan

Kameido Zeniza Monument

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

Phlizz

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Falls Church, Virginia

'Pennies from Heaven'

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

Added by croxrd13

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First Bank of the United States

Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.

Jordan St Stier

Added by Jordan St Stier

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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.

Added by lockhartpreston

Cártama, Spain

Dinero DIY

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

Lienzo

Added by Lienzo

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

He never even cashed it.

September 3, 2019

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.

Jordan St Stier

Added by Jordan St Stier

Ledburn, England

Bridego Bridge

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

Fuch77

Added by Fuch77

World's Highest ATM

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

KenJ

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.

Britta Shoot

Added by Britta Shoot

Pietra del Vituperio (Stone of Shame)

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

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

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

The sausages are worth saluting, but look better in person.

January 16, 2019

For Sale: A Penny Worth a Fortune

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

January 7, 2019

Kashmir's Centuries-Old Weaving Tradition Faces an Uncertain Future

The craft is hanging by a thread.

January 7, 2019

Freedom Statue

Based on a real event, the statue is dedicated to those who fought and died for Zambia's independence.

PatTheGreat

Added by PatTheGreat

Found: A Coin That Stopped the Tsar's Police From Shaving You

It's one of the oldest ever found.

September 7, 2018