• Celebrity Sightings: Star Notes of U.S. Currency

    Stars have been among us as long as the universe has been around. Whether they speckle our galaxy or shine bright in storybooks, stars possess a mystical power that inspires us to dream. Most people can relate to having wished upon a lucky star at some point. Certainly in their childhood and some even as adults. The…

  • Heroine Banknotes: Women who Changed the World

    Earlier this month the world celebrated International Women’s Day (on March 8). The day recognized the achievements of women across social, political, economic, and cultural spectra. It also commemorated their fight for equality and liberation, which in many places continues today. As Women’s history month marches on, this post is dedicated to several women who…

  • Year of the Snake: 2025 Take Note

    With the Lunar or Chinese New Year now in full effect, I am dedicating this post to the auspices of the snake. The snake is the 6th animal (of 12), in the Chinese zodiac and symbolizes wisdom, transformation and growth. According to the Lunar Calendar, we are in the year 4723.  This new year officially…

  • Going All In for the Aruba 5 Florin

    The Aruba Florin (AWG) was instituted in 1986 when the island became an autonomous nation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Historically, Aruba’s status as part of the Netherlands Antilles was that of a colony. The origins of the term florin may date to gold coins circulating in Florence as of 1252, bearing that name.…

  • The Most Famous Benjamin of All: The US $100 Note

    The US $100 banknote, commonly known as a “C-Note,” is a global icon. It stands out not only in the world of currency but culturally as well. The US dollar serves as the world’s reserve currency. Due to this status, the $100 is a symbol of power, success, and financial stability. Arguably it can also…