Episode 81: Why Are All Dollar Bills the Same Size and Color?

09min | 10/21/2026

Description

One dollar or one hundred dollars: every US bill is the same size, and most of them are the same green. So why are all dollar bills the same size and color? In this episode, you’ll learn why American money is green, what changed in 1929, and how blind people tell money apart when every bill feels the same. You’ll hear about the court case the US government lost in 2008, and what it has done since. You’ll also find out about a new ten-dollar bill that people will be able to identify by touch.

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English, please is a podcast designed to help you improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics, such as history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.

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Chapter 2
7min

About English, please

English, please is a podcast for intermediate English learners who are tired of content that's either too slow or too fast. Every episode is under 10 minutes, covers a topic that's actually interesting, and uses clear, natural English at the B1-B2 level. No textbook language. No unnatural pace. Just real English you can follow and learn from.

Hosted by Christopher, a TEFL-certified teacher based in New York City. New episodes every week on culture, language, travel, and everyday life.

Subscribe to the free newsletter at englilshpleasepod.com/newsletter for practice tips and free resources with every episode.

Want more structured practice? The English Listening Accelerator is a workbook with audio at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator. The full workbook is just $7.

Questions or feedback? hello@englishpleasepod.com

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About English, please

English, please is a podcast for intermediate English learners who are tired of content that's either too slow or too fast. Every episode is under 10 minutes, covers a topic that's actually interesting, and uses clear, natural English at the B1-B2 level. No textbook language. No unnatural pace. Just real English you can follow and learn from.

Hosted by Christopher, a TEFL-certified teacher based in New York City. New episodes every week on culture, language, travel, and everyday life.

Subscribe to the free newsletter at englilshpleasepod.com/newsletter for practice tips and free resources with every episode.

Want more structured practice? The English Listening Accelerator is a workbook with audio at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator. The full workbook is just $7.

Questions or feedback? hello@englishpleasepod.com

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

One dollar or one hundred dollars: every US bill is the same size, and most of them are the same green. So why are all dollar bills the same size and color? In this episode, you’ll learn why American money is green, what changed in 1929, and how blind people tell money apart when every bill feels the same. You’ll hear about the court case the US government lost in 2008, and what it has done since. You’ll also find out about a new ten-dollar bill that people will be able to identify by touch.

Practice speaking English with me: your first private conversation session is free. englishpleasepod.com/talk

Read the full transcript

English, please is a podcast designed to help you improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics, such as history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

Chapter 1
0sec
Chapter 2
7min

About English, please

English, please is a podcast for intermediate English learners who are tired of content that's either too slow or too fast. Every episode is under 10 minutes, covers a topic that's actually interesting, and uses clear, natural English at the B1-B2 level. No textbook language. No unnatural pace. Just real English you can follow and learn from.

Hosted by Christopher, a TEFL-certified teacher based in New York City. New episodes every week on culture, language, travel, and everyday life.

Subscribe to the free newsletter at englilshpleasepod.com/newsletter for practice tips and free resources with every episode.

Want more structured practice? The English Listening Accelerator is a workbook with audio at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator. The full workbook is just $7.

Questions or feedback? hello@englishpleasepod.com

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About English, please

English, please is a podcast for intermediate English learners who are tired of content that's either too slow or too fast. Every episode is under 10 minutes, covers a topic that's actually interesting, and uses clear, natural English at the B1-B2 level. No textbook language. No unnatural pace. Just real English you can follow and learn from.

Hosted by Christopher, a TEFL-certified teacher based in New York City. New episodes every week on culture, language, travel, and everyday life.

Subscribe to the free newsletter at englilshpleasepod.com/newsletter for practice tips and free resources with every episode.

Want more structured practice? The English Listening Accelerator is a workbook with audio at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator. The full workbook is just $7.

Questions or feedback? hello@englishpleasepod.com

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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