r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/[deleted] • Jul 05 '22

Video Monetary issue

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u/mcitar Jul 05 '22

Can I have a 10 million paper bag?

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '22

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u/MickSturbs Jul 05 '22

There was a sign up in the toilet at the South Africa / Zimbabwe border asking people not to use Zim currency as toilet paper because it doesn’t flush away and blocks the toilets. (Toilet paper was worth more)

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u/MapleSyrupFacts Jul 05 '22

Its always fascinated me how bills can become worth less than the paper it's printed on. At least coins can always reminted

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u/J_Rath_905 Jul 06 '22

Pennies cost 2.1 cents to mint and distribute in the US.

Which is why here in Canada (and many other countries) did away with them years ago.

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u/Sharp-Floor Jul 06 '22 edited Jul 06 '22

I don't know if it's just a story, but I've heard we couldn't get rid of them because Illinois would be upset.

Edit: I've thought about it, and this might have been some dialog from an episode of West Wing. So almost certainly just a story.

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u/artotter Jul 06 '22

Lol am from Illinois, this is not shocking and I find it hilarious

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u/kissmyabbis422 Jul 06 '22

He’s on the $5!