As the United States retires the penny, it should also reexamine larger cash denominations. The nickel is an obvious ...

Most Americans wouldn’t recognize some of the earliest U.S. currency that the country’s citizens used (or, in many cases, avoided because it was considered worthless paper). Here’s a selection from ...

Explore what currency is, its significance in global trade, various types, and its relationship with money. Learn about ...

From ancient coin receipts to China’s “flying money,” the evolution of bank notes tells a fascinating story of innovation, ...