Wednesday, November 24, 2010
We're On The Money!
Isn't this fascinating? I had never heard of this before until I read about it just now in the May/June 2010 Saturday Evening Post: "G.I. Bills. Most coin and currency enthusiasts build collections based on rarity and value, but some prize the history behind the hard cash, as in the case of a “short snorter.” During World War II and the Korean War, short snorters were typically $1 bills that servicemen carried as good luck charms. When soldiers gathered, they sought out other short snorters and signed each other’s bills, often including dates and locations. High-ranking officers and even celebrities signed them, too. For more about these unique pieces of history, visit the Web site shortsnorter.org."
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