You probably see the dollar bill every day, but have you ever thought about the symbols on the dollar bill and what they mean ...

While there are several symbols purportedly hidden on the U.S. dollar bill, three of them are the most widely debated - all of which can be found within the Great Seal of the United States.

What’s the history of the dollar sign? Back when the United States was a collection of 13 British colonies, ... What are some modern uses of the U.S. dollar symbol? spawns/Getty Images.

Despite its ubiquity, the origins of the dollar sign remain far from clear, with competing theories touching on Bohemian coins, the Pillars of Hercules and harried merchants.

Chosen in 1782 as a symbol for our national emblem, today the bald eagle is depicted on a variety of items, including quarters, passports, stamps, and the one-dollar bill.

This coin was struck by the United States Mint from 1921 to 1928, and again in 1934 and 1935. This coin was designed as a result of a competition to find designs that were emblematic of peace. The ...