Cryptocurrency Q&A
Why is it called banana money?
Why is it called banana money?
Tommaso
Thu Jan 02 2025
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I've heard the term 'banana money' and I'm curious about its origin. Why is it called that? Is there a historical or cultural background behind this name?
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MysticInfinity
Sat Jan 04 2025
This new form of money quickly gained a nickname among the locals: "banana money."
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GangnamGlitzGlamourGloryDays
Sat Jan 04 2025
The nickname originated from the design of the $10 note, which featured an image of a banana plant.
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SakuraWhisper
Sat Jan 04 2025
In 1942, Singapore fell under Japanese occupation.
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CryptoWizardry
Sat Jan 04 2025
Despite the introduction of the military yen, the prewar British currency remained legal tender.
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BlockchainWizard
Sat Jan 04 2025
To facilitate economic transactions, the Japanese introduced a new currency known as the military yen.
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