When I was on my brief genealogical kick, a lot of times the only image available of a person deep in antiquity was their face stamped on a coin.
Having your face on a metal coin is likely to last a lot longer than paper money, if the civilization that made the money falls.
Harriet Tubman will be on the $20 bill
Re: Harriet Tubman will be on the $20 bill
XKCD on the mark again:
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Re: Harriet Tubman will be on the $20 bill
Sorry this is late, but as a non American, I learned about Harriet Tubman when I was little and in school. She was a pretty awesome historical figure. She might not have been taught about in many schools, because it was a woman of colour 150 years doing awesome stuff. That usually does not get told. (Ex: Almost all women in science before 1950 that aren't Madam Curie.) I am pretty happy she is on the $20.
Here is a drunk history episode about her. it's quite good.
https://youtu.be/VpTf1GFjCd8
EDIT: Possible language warning.
Here is a drunk history episode about her. it's quite good.
https://youtu.be/VpTf1GFjCd8
EDIT: Possible language warning.
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Thanks, Hachimitsu (I almost typed "Wilma"). That's good stuff. And it's always nice to see you here!
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