The Things People Do When Their Money Is Essentially Worthless 1 1

[Fenntucky Mike]

I imagine this happens in most countries where hyperinflation is occurring I just though some of this was interesting/neat. Their are numerous stories like this on the web if you feel like searching. 

 

[Revenant]

Going to start getting into Bolivares now?  

I saw this image years ago and I've never forgotten it.

But it just gets so bizarre.

[Revenant]

In fairness though, some people don't care how much their art supplies cost and will use a US $50 or $100 bill for paper to draw on.

 

[Fenntucky Mike]

On 8/13/2021 at 2:34 PM, Revenant said:

In fairness though, some people don't care how much their art supplies cost and will use a US $50 or $100 bill for paper to draw on.

 

That made my wallet hurt to watch that. I wonder if a bank would accept a defaced bill like that, I wouldn't take the chance.

[Fenntucky Mike]

On 8/13/2021 at 2:13 PM, Revenant said:

Going to start getting into Bolivares now?  

Nope, not planning on it, but you never know. 

[Revenant]

On 8/13/2021 at 1:41 PM, Fenntucky Mike said:

I wonder if a bank would accept a defaced bill like that, I wouldn't take the chance.

If you watch the video through he addresses that and the answer is 100%, "No." It is no longer legal tender once you deface it. He used a $100 bill as the world's most expensive piece of art paper.

[Fenntucky Mike]

On 8/13/2021 at 2:43 PM, Revenant said:

If you watch the video through he addresses that and the answer is 100%, "No." It is no longer legal tender once you deface it. He used a $100 bill as the world's most expensive piece of art paper.

Had the sound off , but pass!  I don't think I'll be doing that anytime soon but it did look cool. Maybe I should get a brick of Bolivares and practice my artistic skills.

[Revenant]

On 8/13/2021 at 1:47 PM, Fenntucky Mike said:

Had the sound off , but pass!  I don't think I'll be doing that anytime soon but it did look cool. Maybe I should get a brick of Bolivares and practice my artistic skills.

You never know.

Something to realize is that that video is monetized and has gotten a lot of views, a lot of ad play, and he's probably made his $200 back many times over from YouTube revenue sharing. So good on him. We'd have a hard time pulling that off.  

But yeah. Enjoy buying the art markers he was using. Those things ain't cheap either, yo! I say this as a former high-school art-brat.  

[Fenntucky Mike]

On 8/13/2021 at 2:50 PM, Revenant said:

But yeah. Enjoy buying the art markers he was using. Those things ain't cheap either, yo! I say this as a former high-school art-brat.  

Hmm, maybe I'll skip the colors and go with origami. It won't cost me anything extra and I can always unfold it later if I need it. 

 

[Pounds]

Wall paper! I have seen Weimar notes used as a very colourful wall covering.

[Revenant]

On 11/11/2021 at 12:43 PM, Pounds said:

Wall paper! I have seen Weimar notes used as a very colourful wall covering.

Probably wouldn't even be all that expensive as wall paper goes.

[Pounds]

Bathroom wall paper especially. It actually makes for very good wall paper! And educational.

[Fenntucky Mike]

I'm thinking the polymer notes will be my best bet for wall paper. Problem is that they usually have a security window in them, I wouldn't be able to hide the ugly blue color without having to paint the walls first. 

[Revenant]

On 11/21/2021 at 3:31 PM, Fenntucky Mike said:

I'm thinking the polymer notes will be my best bet for wall paper. Problem is that they usually have a security window in them, I wouldn't be able to hide the ugly blue color without having to paint the walls first. 

White paint can't be that expensive... of course... with white you could probably just do primer and call it a day.

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