I’m a billionaire

23Apr09

It’s all about the benjamins.

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And by benjamins, I mean Mugabea-ns.

A coworker’s pastor was able to acquire a couple of these Zimbabwean bank notes and has been distributing them like wallpaper.  Wait, I can’t use that metaphor anymore because it’s actually happening.

It’s a depressing story, but you can find cocktail chatter here. Like how the same company that printed money for the hyperinflated Weimar Republic also was pumping out Zimbabwe’s notes until last year.  Or how Zimbabwe’s bank has to churn out dollars 24/7 to satisfy the wheelbarows of money it takes to even get a bus ride.

Anyway, I’m not technically a 5-billionaire because the bill expired at the beginning of the year (who makes bills that expire?!)  So I’m not sure what I should do with the note. Any suggestions?

More about Zimbabwe’s history here.


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  1. 1 Zach Leatherman on April 24, 2009 said:

    I fell for your linkbait and it was worth it!

    Interesting idea, money that expires. Once everyone skips bills and moves to gift cards as our currency, we’ll be in the same boat.

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  2. 2 Phil on May 6, 2009 said:

    I approve of your increased blogging.

    The interwebs can get lonely :-(

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