Money notes are not made from paper, they are made mostly from a special blend of cotton and linen. In 1932, when a shortage of cash occurred in Tenino, Washington, USA, notes were made out of wood for a brief period.

The word "umbrella" is derived from the Latin root word "umbra", which means shade or shadow.

In 1634, tulip bulbs were a form of currency in Holland.

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