The dollar sign, or “$,” is one of the most recognizable currency symbols in the world, instantly understood across languages and cultures. It also transcends currency, having become a widespread symbol in pop culture. Andy Warhol made a whole series of drawings and paintings of the dollar sign in the 1980s, while some modern artists have used the symbol in their own stylized names — think A$AP Rocky, Travi$ Scott, and Ke$ha. It’s also been used as a symbol of greed — critics of large companies might make their point by introducing the dollar sign into the name of a corporation.
Despite the ubiquity of the dollar sign, its origins are surprisingly complex, muddied by a lack of historical record and competing theories. Far from a simple design, the dollar symbol represents a fascinating journey through economic history, global trade, and linguistic evolution.
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