Cash Cab Currency Question
fastrudy
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Yesterday, the Cash Cab Show asked, "What denomination of US currency lasts the longest, before it needs replacement?".
I assume they meant lasts the longest in circulation, not lasts the longest in my wallet. So I thought the answer has got to be the $2 bill. Turns out the $100 bill was the 'correct' answer.
What do you say?
PS- I realize that this question belongs on the currency forum, but I didn't post it there because it is a lonely place. The last time I posted a question on the currency forum, I heard an echo as I typed. That's how empty it was! So, Mods, please don't send me there!
I assume they meant lasts the longest in circulation, not lasts the longest in my wallet. So I thought the answer has got to be the $2 bill. Turns out the $100 bill was the 'correct' answer.
What do you say?
PS- I realize that this question belongs on the currency forum, but I didn't post it there because it is a lonely place. The last time I posted a question on the currency forum, I heard an echo as I typed. That's how empty it was! So, Mods, please don't send me there!
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<< <i> <<The average life span of a Federal Reserve Note by denomination:
$ 1 ............... 21 months
$ 5 ............... 16 months
$ 10 ............. 18 months
$ 20 ............. 24 months
$ 50 ............. 55 months
$100 ............ 89 months >> >>
http://www.bep.treas.gov/document.cfm/18/106
Apparently even they don't consider it a "real" denomination. Personally I'd like to see them finally dump the $2 and create the $200.
<< <i>Apparently even they don't consider it a "real" denomination. Personally I'd like to see them finally dump the $2 and create the $200. >>
I'd like to see them dump the $1 note. Then I think a dollar coin AND a $2 bill would work.
<< <i>When was the last time they printed any $2.00 bills? I know I haven't seen any in longer than 89 months.
Series 2003A
I wonder if the $100s become unusable due to drug residue on the bills...
A few years ago the topless bars locally (Charlotte) started giving $2 bills out in change. I assume to get better tips for the waitresses and dancers. Has anyone ever tried to see the money Ben Bailey gives out. Sometimes it looks to be real money and sometimes stage money.
Ron
it has been awhile since they printed any of those