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New Jersey man discovers $2k cash from 1934 under his porch
- ohiovr 4y agoDue to inflation the 2K in cash is worth exactly 2K. Had he found cash dated 1913, it would be worth a heck of a lot more and even look prettier.
- imtringued 4y agoIt is good that we are not slaves to the past. Imagine if we were forced to work for the Roman empire in this day and age.
- litoE 4y agoDoesn't anyone proofread before publishing anymore? "... he went digging and discovered the EXPECTED load of cash."
- boeingUH60 4y agoIt’s Fox News…totally not surprised.
- MerelyMortal 4y agoPurchasing power of $2,000 in 1934 ≈ $44,000 in 2022 Too bad the person didn't bury gold instead. Oh well.
- usrn 4y agoWasn't that redeemable for metals in 1934?
- ohiovr 4y agoNot after 1933, FDR mandated gold be sold to the government for $20.67 per oz and it was immediately revalued in the vault for $35 per oz. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-takes-united-states-off-gold-standard https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-takes-united...
- ThePowerOfFuet 4y agoFox News? Surely we can set the bar higher on HN.