Why is Santa on Some Dollar Bills? These Christmassy US Dollar bills are real and genuine legal tender - so how? And what other banknotes does Santa also feature on? Instagram: @halfasleepchris
I remember getting one of these for Christmas as a child (the sticker one). I loved it and kept it the rest of my life. Now easily 35 years old and still hanging in there. So much fun!
Chris, please make a series about the old european notes that where discontinued because of the Euro (Deutsche Mark, French Franc, Italian Lira, Spanish Peseta...)
i think discontinued currencies in general could be a very interesting topic. i have a lot of old ecuadorian Sucre banknotes so seeing him talk about it would be interesting
I love that style of design on those German bills. I'm sure they're pretty hard to get but I'm tempted to start trying to collect them. They are truly beautiful
The pronunciation of "Notgeld" is closer to "note-gelt" with a slightly longer O. It means emergency (Not) money, related to "need" and not to English "not"
Love it. More interesting trivia that will now stay with me. I really like your channel and all its content. Also loved my colouring book, both posters and time machine(which is moving onto my desk at work once buil😁. Have a perfecty meowy Christmas the four of you.🎄
I remember seeing some Santa 2 dollar bills when I was younger. My great grandmother collected coins, so she had a lot of magazines and such containing various coins and bills. I collected 2 dollar bills for the longest time
I don't have any Christmas notes for you, other than to wish you a Merry Christmas! You share your stories and creativity and humor with us all the time. Hoping you receive tender, love and care yourself this holiday season! Thank you, I really enjoy your vlogs, Chris!
@@littleredpony6868 I belive they were used in board games because it was cheaper than actual toys. Kids used them as building blocks if I remember correctly.
I know quite a bit about trains, and in case any of you in the replies you were wondering if Pere Marquette 1225 was numbered that for _The_ _Polar_ _Express,_ it actually held that number since it's construction in October 1941. However, it is quite fitting that 12/25 is Christmas in the US, and that a locomotive numbered 1225 became the basis for a Christmas film. Perhaps the designer of this banknote _did_ watch this film! For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pere_Marquette_1225#Influence_on_The_Polar_Express
Hey Brian - thanks a lot! I only very recently replied to your letter - you should receive it in a few days. I stumbled across a box of mail I though I'd already replied to, and yours was inside - my apologies! Thanks again - these notes are seriously cool!
I hope one day Half-Asleep Chris gets to design his own authentic or novelty currency. I hope one is Christmas themed. I think he would do a very good job.
I wasn't aware that Publix sells these for charity. Similar bills are available with pictures of various celebrities as a novelty item. I got a set of 4 $1 bills for Christmas a few years ago, each with a picture of one of the Beatles. They are of course worth $1 each.
Ha! This is fantastic! I'm American & wasn't even aware of this. I generally use plastic. I live in Ohio, which is up north. Publix is a southern chain of stores (I believe). Super cool content! Happy holidays to all! Be well ❤️
YOOOO I GOT ONE OF THOSE SANTA ONES AT WORK TURNS OUT IT WAS JUST LIKE A STICKER U COULD PEAL OFF. thats so awesome my work had it on display in the back as a fake bill. but i was like wait this is just a sticker u can take it off lolololol
Thankyou so much for the letter half asleep chris it made my day so much! and I hope to send you a letter back for christmas and I dont mind how late it came its fine but thankyou so so much!
Weird and interesting Christmas coins would be so much fun! Canada mint has a coin in the shape of a Christmas tree and always has a Christmas themed Russian nesting doll.
4:22 Ha! Jokes on you! I don't have a chimney... nor do I celebrate Christmas. Nor halloween, nor thanksgiving... Oh well, Happy Christmas... Or is it belated Christmas?
Remember in some countries, Santa has a counterpart who goes after the naughty children, Germany and Holland are two countries I think of off the top of my head, although there are probably others.
Krampus in Austria comes to mind. In Germany it’s Knecht Ruprecht. Both accompany Sankt Nikolaus (not Santa). The controversial Zwarte Pieten in The Netherlands are Sinterklaas’ merry helpers.
