Mind Your Business: Our First Minted Coin

Published: July 26, 2021, 6 a.m.

Despite the United States Mint not being established until 1792, the first American coin struck for circulation was actually designed in 1787 by none other than Benjamin Franklin. But why did it feature the words "Mind Your Business?" In this episode explore the coin known as the "Fugio Cent" and then quiz comedy writer Jimmy Mak!\xa0\n\nVote for this podcast in the Columbus Podcast Awards at http://columbuspodcastawards.com/nominations\n\nBonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent\nFor 20% Virtual Presenter Course, visit http://virtualpresentercourse.com/30\nFor $10 FREE Invested in your Acorns Account visit https://share.acorns.com/tbkg6\nFor 15% at SCOTTeVEST, visit http://scottevest.cwv7.net/a3VBZ