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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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One would think that the police, who are supposed to enforce the laws concerning counterfeit currency, would actually know what real currency is.
Evidently this was too much to expect.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1068 Posts |
Probably good thing I wasn't the Principal as the whole school would have heard me chewing some adults out for this blunder... I would have told them all if they wanted their jobs tomorrow that they had better show and get EDUCATED!!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I've created many mini-tempests over the years trying to spend cull Indian cents at local supermarkets and drug stores - kind of fun for an old codger. But never had the cops called! |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Those who should know the Law don't understand it.
THAT is very sad.
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Unfortunately, I could not see the article, my advertisement blocking software prevented it.
I hate advertising pushed in my face.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12829 Posts |
I see an article like this once a year or so, and it never ceases to amaze me.
And yes, it's sad.
The girl has a good story now though.
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
17936 Posts |
I had no trouble spending one at Subway in Miami Beach in 2013. I was actually a little disappointed that the cashier took the bill and didn't even comment on it!
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  United States
56855 Posts |
I spent two $2 notes at a Tim Hortons awhile back and the guy at the drive through window,in his 20's said cool and that he was going to keep them. I guess I dodged the coppers that day  John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1005 Posts |
Nice little factoid and error on the bottom of the first page of the article:
"Today, $2 bills are still being printed: there are about 1.2 billion $2 bills currently being circulated. That seems like a lot but consider this: out of the $1.2 trillion worth of coins and bills in circulation, less than 0.1% of them are $2 bills (with respect to actual bills, not including coins, the statistic is closer to 3%)."
You'd think Forbes would be better at writing about money.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
I know I will probably catch some flak for this ("That's the parents' job!" and all) but I really do think that high schoolers need to take a "life skills" class. You can cover a lot in a semester; thinks like:
How to identify what is and isn't legal tender in the US.
How to change a blown out tire.
How to identify signs of social engineering, and if you are in an abusive relationship.
How to file taxes, and how to calculate what the monthly withholding *should* be.
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Moderator
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12829 Posts |
No argument here.
Wasn't that "Shop", "Home Ec", and "Sex Ed" back in the day?
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Valued Member
United States
372 Posts |
I just came back from Las Vegas 3 days ago and in my Backpack I had 600 ( $ 2.00 bills ) T S A was Great. Going to submit the only 1995 Star Note found in this group
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Once again proof that when it comes to money and finances, the average citizen is dumber than a bag of claw hammers.
Went to my US Bank in NW Washington last week and actually got 50 nice UNC 2 dollars. We sell them at our Canadian Flea Market stall with a holder for 5 Bucks Canadian. They sell quickly!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1285 Posts |
I spend a hundred or more of them every Christmas season and during our July 4th celebration.
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United States
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