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$5's and $10's

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Posted by kathyg_in_mi (My Page) on
Thu, Mar 2, 06 at 12:14

Can anyone tell me why a $5 is called a fin and a $10 is called a sawbuck?
Came up in conversation today.
TIA, Kathy G in MI

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RE: $5's and $10's

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Here's an explanation.

Here is a link that might be useful: THe Roots of Money

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