Greenbacks. Moolah. Dough. Benjamins. All nicknames for the one thing were all in an endless quest to get more ofcash money. Its as much a part of our everyday lives as is sleep, food, even breathing. But have you ever really stopped to take a look at these little green monsters that seem to run our lives?
If you really take a closer look at our notes of legal tender, theres really quite a bit going on. So the next time youre not busy spending oneor if you have absolutely nothing else to dograb a dollar bill from your wallet and take a good long look at it. After you read this article, youll finally know what all those symbols and strange words mean.
First things first, feel the money in your hands. Doesnt really feel like paper, does it? Thats because it isnt. Paper money isnt really paper at all. Its actually a linen and cotton blenda cloth! Thats why it doesnt fall apart when it goes through the washing machine. In fact, there are even tiny red and blue silk fibers running through each bill.
Now, take a good look at the overall design. The dollar bill we use today first was first put into circulation in 1957. The ink used for printing is made of a secret...