Dollar Facts

Dollar is a currency used by more than 20 countries that include The United States, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand Singapore etc

Dollar is named after thaler, a large silver coin made in1518

• It weights only 1 gram

• Martha Washington, wife of George Washington is the one and only lady who has been portrayed in US Dollar ever.

• The first $ note features Salmon P. Chase who was the Secretary of Treasury that time.

• The $1 bill is the cheapest bill to produce – 5.4 cent for each note.

• US currency is not made of paper, but made from 75% cotton and 25%linen.

• The eagle printed on the back side of the bill represent war and peace

• The pyramid on the back represent the young US, with 13 step represents original 13 colonies.

• It takes a lot to tear the bill.

• The bill is acceptable even if it is torn.

• Last but not least, it is the breeding ground for bacteria.