Guest MR BOJANGLES Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 i found this a little interesting while on my search for a particular image. it defines the symbolism of the one dollar bill. Take out a one dollar bill and look at it. The one dollar bill first came off the presses in 1957. This so-called paper money is in fact a cotton and linen blend, with red and blue minute silk fibers running through it. It is actually material. We've all washed it without it falling apart. A special blend of ink is used, the contents of which we will never know. It is overprinted with symbols and then it is starched to make it water resistant and pressed to give it that nice crisp look. If you look at the front of the bill, you will see the seal of the United States Treasury. On the top you will see the scales, which stand for a balanced budget. In the center you have a carpenter's T-square, a tool used for an even cut. Underneath is the Key to the United States Treasury. That's all pretty easy to figure out, but what is on the back of that dollar bill is something we should all know. If you turn the bill over, you will see two circles. Both circles, together, comprise the Great Seal of the United States. The First Continental Congress requested that Benjamin Franklin and a group of men come up with a seal. It took them four years to accomplish this task and another two years to get it approved. If you look at the left hand circle, you will see a Pyramid. Notice the face is lighted and the western side is dark. This country was just beginning. We had not begun to explore the West or decided what we could do for Western Civilization. The Pyramid is un-capped, again signifying that we were not even close to being finished. Inside the capstone you have the all-seeing eye, and ancient symbol for divinity. It was Franklin's belief that one man couldn't do it alone, but a group of men, with the help of God could do anything. IN GOD WE TRUST" is on this currency. The Latin above the pyramid, ANNUIT COEPTIS, means "God has favored our undertaking." The Latin below the pyramid, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM, means "a new order has begun." At the base of the pyramid is the Roman Numeral for 1776. If you look at the right-hand circle, and check it carefully, you will learn that it is on every National Cemetery in the United States. It is also on the Parade of Flags Walkway at the Bushnell, Florida National Cemetery and is the centerpiece of most hero's monuments. Slightly modified, it is the seal of the President of the United States and it is always visible whenever he speaks, yet no one knows what the symbols mean. The Bald Eagle was selected as a symbol for victory for two reasons: first, he is not afraid of a storm; he is strong and he is smart enough to soar above it. Secondly, he wears no material crown. We had just broken from the King of England. Also, notice the shield is unsupported. This country can now stand on its own. At the top of that shield you have a white bar signifying congress, a unifying factor. We were coming together as one nation. In the Eagle's beak you will read, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", meaning "one nation from many people." Above the Eagle you have thirteen stars representing the thirteen original colonies, and any clouds of misunderstanding rolling away. Again, we were coming together as one. Notice what the Eagle holds in his talons. He holds an olive branch and arrows. This country wants peace, but we will never be afraid to fight to preserve peace. The Eagle always wants to face the olive branch, but in time of war, his gaze turns toward the arrows. They say that the number 13 is an unlucky number and this is almost a worldwide belief. You will usually never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But think about this: 13 original colonies, 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 13 stripes on our flag, 13 steps on the Pyramid, 13 letters in the Latin above, 13 letters in "E Pluribus Unum", 13 stars above the Eagle, 13 plumes of feathers on each span of the Eagle's wing, 13 bars on the shield, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 fruits, and if you look closely, 13 arrows. Interestingly, also, the 13th Amendment provided a new birth of freedom for many Americans. Why didn't we know this? Your children don't know this and their history teachers don't know this. Too many veterans have given up too much to ever let the meaning fade. Many veterans remember coming home to an America that didn't care. Too many veterans never came home at all. Tell everyone what is on the back of the one dollar bill and what it stands for, because nobody else will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shameless self promotion Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 can someone give me a dollar bill? I swear ill give it back... I have no money...:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MR BOJANGLES Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 on a side note, it makes me think about the t-square standing for the freemasons. and the whole pyrimad/ tri-latteral council/ illuminati conspiracy. run with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 somthings wrong with mine.... http://www.etourist.ca/currency/loonie.gif'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw fish Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 ah ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.T Boy Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 ya know ese i had the same problem, i was looking for the pyramid for hours and was a bit confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intangible Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 Originally posted by ese somthings wrong with mine.... http://www.etourist.ca/currency/loonie.gif'> The duck stands for truth and understanding...the water with all the ducks poop in it represents canada?? haha im jus playin i love you canada guys...always know where to place aboot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.T Boy Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 The true north strong and free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MR BOJANGLES Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 you guys should have a 99 cent coin with a hockey player on the front, and a moose on the back eh? hahahahaha! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 its all about the coins that break in two. when the first batch of $2 coins came out you could pop the inside part out by throwing the coin at a wall really hard. I remember doing that at school...now theres craftsmanship.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MR BOJANGLES Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 Originally posted by ese its all about the coins that break in two. when the first batch of $2 coins came out you could pop the inside part out by throwing the coin at a wall really hard. I remember doing that at school...now theres craftsmanship.... all i can say to that is...holy crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HAL Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 What's in your wallet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Rage- Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 HAL, Is your last name really Cardholder? ...I never knew. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Tesseract Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 http://www.shell.pt/contentimages/59448/index-17.gif'> FREE GAS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abracadabra Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 like any real man, i have a truckload of little pieces of paper with random bits of information scribbled on them that have long lost any meaning at all, but still stay in there just in case i might need them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 Re: What's in your wallet? Originally posted by HAL http://apply2.capitalone.com/5669/2-612/images/card.jpg'> heyyyy that is in my wallet. platinum status baby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest --zeSto-- Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 over 500$ cdn currency. That's like 60 pounds! (and a bever pelt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadawhat Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 2 girls numbers that i was too scared to call back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHorton Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 Originally posted by MR BOJANGLES you guys should have a 99 cent coin with a hockey player on the front, and a moose on the back eh? hahahahaha! :D funny you should say that ... our new five dollar bill actually does have hockey on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Priest Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 Originally posted by ese somthings wrong with mine.... http://www.etourist.ca/currency/loonie.gif'> hehe. Im suprised no one brought up the spider on the 1 dollar bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pullatrigger Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Im really bored so I'll respond to this. Uhhh, cash money$$$$, my library card, some pictures, my Giant Eagle supermarket free cookie card, got to have that, my psychiatrists business card :loopy: ,other business cards, two quarters, my Giant Eagle advantage card, and some other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 i have really cool pennies apparently called mercury heads.. any coin dorks out there know about that>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Dazzle Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Originally posted by ese somthings wrong with mine.... http://www.etourist.ca/currency/loonie.gif'> Has anyone seen the shitty new $5 bills??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uncle-boy Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 http://www.mbgpolysteel.com/images/wallet.gif'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/banknotes/graphs/photos/general/1986bg/2000_05b.gif'> havent got one in my change yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest -MOE LESTER- Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 i thought this was another "whats in your pocket" type thread where everyone scans teh contents of their wallets and posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REZK one Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 "well i like money, i have little, i keep it in a jar on top of my fridge. someday i'd like to add some more to it. that's where you come in." --Adam Sandler he is the shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 http://ltpwww.gsfc.nasa.gov/globe/NutrTeam/smpage9.gif'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr430n5_666 Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 pee on all of your plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropone Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Originally posted by steelcitytvc Im really bored so I'll respond to this. Uhhh, cash money$$$$, my library card, some pictures, my Giant Eagle supermarket free cookie card, got to have that, my psychiatrists business card :loopy: ,other business cards, two quarters, my Giant Eagle advantage card, and some other stuff. man i miss giant eagle. leave it to a capitalist society.................................all you bastards care about is money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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