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Currency Fun Facts

Currency Fun Facts

Posted On: January 26, 2026 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management

Currency Fun Facts

 

 

Friday Fun: It’s Cloth!


----- Reprinted from the Wisconsin Bankers Daily eNewsletter 12-12-25

The term “paper money” is a misnomer. U.S. banknotes are made from a special fabric that is 75% cotton and 25% linen — an incredibly strong blend that helps bills survive accidental trips through the washing machine. The fabric contains wiry red and blue synthetic fibers disbursed...

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Tags: financial education, fun facts, money, money history

Farewell to the Penny: What you need to know.

Farewell to the Penny: What you need to know.

Posted On: November 25, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management

 

Farewell to the Penny: What you need to know.

The penny will no longer be minted (made) in early 2026, which raises a bunch of questions. Why is the penny being phased-out?  Will pennies still be available after that date? Can banks continue to distribute pennies? How will businesses handle cash transactions moving forward?

Here are the facts as we know them:  Pennies are still legal tender. They remain useable for transactions, deposits, and withdrawals,...
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Tags: Currency, financial education, information, money, Penny Change, Penny Phase-Out

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