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Did you know the US Dollar was originally based on a Spanish coin used by pirates? Or that the Founding Fathers were once so terrified of paper money they refused to print it?

In Part 1 of The Hegemon’s Ledger, we uncover the chaotic and violent origin story of the world's most powerful currency. Before it was the backbone of the global economy, the dollar was a mix of "bits," tobacco receipts, and failed experiments. Join us as we trace the rise of American financial power from the silver mines of Bolivia to the panic-filled trading floors of the early 1900s.

In this video:

The Ghost of Potosí: Why the dollar is actually a Spanish invention.

The "Continental" Disaster: The hyperinflation that traumatized a nation.

Hamilton’s Masterstroke: The Coinage Act of 1792 and the birth of the Mint.

Greenbacks & Gold: How the Civil War changed money forever.

The Panic of 1907: Why the US finally needed a Central Bank.