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58: Straight-line sports
Lateral with Tom Scott
Deciphering the Australian Bank Note Riddle
The chapter explores a puzzling scenario where Matilda receives a total of $19 in Australian bank notes from a cashier and leaves with the exact amount. They analyze the denominations of Australian notes, the history of currency in Australia and the UK, and interesting currency-related facts. The conversation covers topics like creating a million dollar coin, features on banknotes for the visually impaired, replacing damaged notes, and the unique practice of exchanging torn banknotes for their proportional value.
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