Old Money: The Long History of the Dollar
The dollar has a long history that spans over 500 years, with its power and influence preceding the founding of the United States. Brendan Greeley, author and financial journalist, discusses the history of the dollar in his new book, The Almighty Dollar. The book explores the astonishing power the currency held long before America's existence.
- ▪The dollar's history dates back over 500 years.
- ▪Brendan Greeley's book, The Almighty Dollar, discusses the currency's power and influence.
- ▪The book explores the dollar's history before the founding of the United States.
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| Publication time | Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT |
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Slate Money June 09, 20263:00 AM Money Talks: 500 Years of the Dollar Brendan Greeley explains how the dollar had power long before America. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music TuneIn Pocket Casts RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a valid phone number.
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