I remember getting one of these for Christmas as a child (the sticker one). I loved it and kept it the rest of my life. Now easily 35 years old and still hanging in there. So much fun!
I love that style of design on those German bills. I'm sure they're pretty hard to get but I'm tempted to start trying to collect them. They are truly beautiful
I don't have any Christmas notes for you, other than to wish you a Merry Christmas! You share your stories and creativity and humor with us all the time. Hoping you receive tender, love and care yourself this holiday season! Thank you, I really enjoy your vlogs, Chris!
Chris, please make a series about the old european notes that where discontinued because of the Euro (Deutsche Mark, French Franc, Italian Lira, Spanish Peseta...)
i think discontinued currencies in general could be a very interesting topic. i have a lot of old ecuadorian Sucre banknotes so seeing him talk about it would be interesting
The pronunciation of "Notgeld" is closer to "note-gelt" with a slightly longer O. It means emergency (Not) money, related to "need" and not to English "not"
Love it. More interesting trivia that will now stay with me. I really like your channel and all its content. Also loved my colouring book, both posters and time machine(which is moving onto my desk at work once buil😁. Have a perfecty meowy Christmas the four of you.🎄
I remember seeing some Santa 2 dollar bills when I was younger. My great grandmother collected coins, so she had a lot of magazines and such containing various coins and bills. I collected 2 dollar bills for the longest time
I know quite a bit about trains, and in case any of you in the replies you were wondering if Pere Marquette 1225 was numbered that for _The_ _Polar_ _Express,_ it actually held that number since it's construction in October 1941. However, it is quite fitting that 12/25 is Christmas in the US, and that a locomotive numbered 1225 became the basis for a Christmas film. Perhaps the designer of this banknote _did_ watch this film! For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pere_Marquette_1225#Influence_on_The_Polar_Express
@@littleredpony6868 I belive they were used in board games because it was cheaper than actual toys. Kids used them as building blocks if I remember correctly.
YOOOO I GOT ONE OF THOSE SANTA ONES AT WORK TURNS OUT IT WAS JUST LIKE A STICKER U COULD PEAL OFF. thats so awesome my work had it on display in the back as a fake bill. but i was like wait this is just a sticker u can take it off lolololol
I wasn't aware that Publix sells these for charity. Similar bills are available with pictures of various celebrities as a novelty item. I got a set of 4 $1 bills for Christmas a few years ago, each with a picture of one of the Beatles. They are of course worth $1 each.
Ha! This is fantastic! I'm American & wasn't even aware of this. I generally use plastic. I live in Ohio, which is up north. Publix is a southern chain of stores (I believe). Super cool content! Happy holidays to all! Be well ❤️
I hope one day Half-Asleep Chris gets to design his own authentic or novelty currency. I hope one is Christmas themed. I think he would do a very good job.
I really love this guys videos he's so polite and I am a dog person but I really enjoy his cat stories he deserves so many more subs and publicity so if you like his video's and you haven't subscribed please do cos it's really helps him out to make these cool vids, keep up the good work chris!
Hey Brian - thanks a lot! I only very recently replied to your letter - you should receive it in a few days. I stumbled across a box of mail I though I'd already replied to, and yours was inside - my apologies! Thanks again - these notes are seriously cool!
4:22 Ha! Jokes on you! I don't have a chimney... nor do I celebrate Christmas. Nor halloween, nor thanksgiving... Oh well, Happy Christmas... Or is it belated Christmas?
Thankyou so much for the letter half asleep chris it made my day so much! and I hope to send you a letter back for christmas and I dont mind how late it came its fine but thankyou so so much!
Banknote fans: check out the signed letter I received from Andrew Bailey, Chief Cashier of the Bank of England (2004-11) telling me what his favourite flavour ice cream is. The signature on the letter and the photo are EXACTLY the same as what appeared on all British banknotes for those seven years. There are letters from LOTS of other important people, but my letter from Mr Bailey is discussed at about 2:00 in. ua-cam.com/video/TYTxQWZvPLY/v-deo.html
I worked in a grocery store for 9 years. I have sold hundreds of these. The store I worked at would sell them for $2.00 and it came with a little card explaining what charity. A lot of people would buy the Santa dollar and give it out because they were cheaper than most Christmas cards.
0:14 "So why's this one all Christmassy"? Me: Santa Claus is running for president! (I've seen $2 dollar bills featuring Trump online. These are jokingly called "2 Term" notes. Sales of these bills go to help fund his campaign.)
Weird and interesting Christmas coins would be so much fun! Canada mint has a coin in the shape of a Christmas tree and always has a Christmas themed Russian nesting doll.
Remember in some countries, Santa has a counterpart who goes after the naughty children, Germany and Holland are two countries I think of off the top of my head, although there are probably others.
Krampus in Austria comes to mind. In Germany it’s Knecht Ruprecht. Both accompany Sankt Nikolaus (not Santa). The controversial Zwarte Pieten in The Netherlands are Sinterklaas’ merry helpers.
the laws against defacing currency aren't about ruing it its about committing fraud. turning two halves of a 20 into 40 selling copper pennies for 3 cents each by melting them down ECT
I remember getting one of these for Christmas as a child (the sticker one). I loved it and kept it the rest of my life. Now easily 35 years old and still hanging in there. So much fun!
35 ?! The life didn't even begin !
A whole ahead !
I love that style of design on those German bills. I'm sure they're pretty hard to get but I'm tempted to start trying to collect them. They are truly beautiful
The zero euro ones are the best ones in my opinion and they seem more legit
That's because they have the same security features as I think the 10 Euro bill
I live in Belgium and i have the 0 euro bill i love it
@@wavy6099 yeah they seem rlly cool
@@xXfl33rXx yeah I think they were made to have the same security features as the real ones so that they seem more legit
Yea i have the atomium one
Those euro notes look incredible
All euro notes look cool. there like the nicest ones
@@deirdreleamy4678 I need to look through my Collection and see if I have any
*Allways has been*
@@ImWithIdiot definitely
@@matyastorok-illyes4733 but it's so cool though
4:32 That blink was so smooth . You are indeed a true legend !!
I've never actually seen that Santa Claus dollar here in the United States, and I've lived here all my life!
Same dude
Same.
I think because people tend to hold on to them, similar to $2 bills but even rarer
@@HalfAsleepChris Very true!
@Catat Yeah, that makes sense, I'm only 16
Santa: here's a gift!
**pulls out Santa dollars**
I don't have any Christmas notes for you, other than to wish you a Merry Christmas! You share your stories and creativity and humor with us all the time. Hoping you receive tender, love and care yourself this holiday season! Thank you, I really enjoy your vlogs, Chris!
Chris, please make a series about the old european notes that where discontinued because of the Euro (Deutsche Mark, French Franc, Italian Lira, Spanish Peseta...)
That video idea is Amazing!
@@theishaanandankitashow ya
That’s pretty cool
Suomen markka
i think discontinued currencies in general could be a very interesting topic. i have a lot of old ecuadorian Sucre banknotes so seeing him talk about it would be interesting
Santa currency ? That’s cool but where is the Half asleep Cris legal tenders
There is probably a Notgeld with him on it, he just needed to timetravel with Tom to that time
They cursed boy, don't make me think about it
IT'S A LEGAL TENDER!
They’re in his basement being worked on
YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH
I mean let’s be honest the Coca Cola’s Santa Claus is a fitting national icon for USA
Why just America? Why not tho worlds icon?
@@gramozcela1834 because coca cola is a USA thing primarily
To be honest he belongs on the Canadian currency, since he’s Canadian and lives here.
World: half asleep Chris
Me: half awake Chris
Wait a minute you are an genius
So you’re a glass half full kind of guy?
No its half awoke chris :)
@@daverenzefandino118 CHRIS HAS BEEN half AWOKEN
So he is not asleep or awake good pick ip
The pronunciation of "Notgeld" is closer to "note-gelt" with a slightly longer O.
It means emergency (Not) money, related to "need" and not to English "not"
That makes more sense, we also have the woord “nood” in dutch (the d pronounced more like a t)
I have never heard of a Santa dollar.
Merry Christmas, Chris!
2 chris
Wow thanks lol 😂
@@Chris-yo9gv lol
Same
Euro : has zero note
Half asleep Chris who has many:
I’m rich... technically
Love it. More interesting trivia that will now stay with me. I really like your channel and all its content. Also loved my colouring book, both posters and time machine(which is moving onto my desk at work once buil😁. Have a perfecty meowy Christmas the four of you.🎄
This channel is so wholesome.
my name is This so thank you very much!
I remember seeing some Santa 2 dollar bills when I was younger. My great grandmother collected coins, so she had a lot of magazines and such containing various coins and bills. I collected 2 dollar bills for the longest time
1:13 1225 could also be a reference to the Berkshire 1225 “Pere Marquette” locomotive which became the bases engine for the Polar Express
maybe it was that number since its christmas day in US celebration
i think the 1225 number on the Berkshire 1225 “Pere Marquette” is a reference to the date also.
I know quite a bit about trains, and in case any of you in the replies you were wondering if Pere Marquette 1225 was numbered that for _The_ _Polar_ _Express,_ it actually held that number since it's construction in October 1941. However, it is quite fitting that 12/25 is Christmas in the US, and that a locomotive numbered 1225 became the basis for a Christmas film. Perhaps the designer of this banknote _did_ watch this film!
For more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pere_Marquette_1225#Influence_on_The_Polar_Express
You’re my favorite channel and you always brighten my day! Thanks for what you do!
I wasn't aware of the "emergency notes" in Germany. Very interesting. Thank you.
yeah they are a bit interesting. if i had found any stashed i probably would have thought that they belonged to an old board game.
@@littleredpony6868 I belive they were used in board games because it was cheaper than actual toys. Kids used them as building blocks if I remember correctly.
I'm an American and didn't know this existed lol
YOOOO I GOT ONE OF THOSE SANTA ONES AT WORK TURNS OUT IT WAS JUST LIKE A STICKER U COULD PEAL OFF. thats so awesome my work had it on display in the back as a fake bill. but i was like wait this is just a sticker u can take it off lolololol
2:09 smiling warmly hahaha. Before he unleashes his dagger and draws your blood lol.
Hi Chris I hope Bella and Ralph are happy and finally merry Christmas!
I wasn't aware that Publix sells these for charity. Similar bills are available with pictures of various celebrities as a novelty item. I got a set of 4 $1 bills for Christmas a few years ago, each with a picture of one of the Beatles. They are of course worth $1 each.
2:09 "sees him smiling warmly"
Me: That's A smile?
Ha! This is fantastic! I'm American & wasn't even aware of this. I generally use plastic. I live in Ohio, which is up north. Publix is a southern chain of stores (I believe). Super cool content! Happy holidays to all! Be well ❤️
Happy Christmas to you and your good lady!
PS Purr, Purr, meow, meow, ha ha to the cats...
May you and your family have a safe one as well, look forward to many more interesting stories next year
A Very Merry Xmas Chris and all the best for the coming year! I think we're all going to need a lot of luck!
I hope one day Half-Asleep Chris gets to design his own authentic or novelty currency. I hope one is Christmas themed. I think he would do a very good job.
2:10 He is smiling about as warmly as the Mona Lisa has the most beautiful smile :D
Chris is awesome and totally inspirational never change
What a nice Christmas gift. Now I won't over sleep or sleep much. Merry Christmas guys
Merry Chris-tmas!
Nice comment
Lol
I really love this guys videos he's so polite and I am a dog person but I really enjoy his cat stories he deserves so many more subs and publicity so if you like his video's and you haven't subscribed please do cos it's really helps him out to make these cool vids, keep up the good work chris!
Yay
Hay
@@wedseltowndrow3739 Jay is a on the bay?
@@2022-s7w 🍌
@@wedseltowndrow3739 🍌🥑🍌🍍🍎🍏🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌
This is Brian from Virginia, USA. You are most welcome!
Hey Brian - thanks a lot! I only very recently replied to your letter - you should receive it in a few days. I stumbled across a box of mail I though I'd already replied to, and yours was inside - my apologies! Thanks again - these notes are seriously cool!
Oh he mailed you a letter? How kind! :D
@@HalfAsleepChris No problem at all. Looking forward to your letter.
"Why is Santa on Some Dollar Bills?"
cuz it's festive
4:32 Is when the creepy Santa note blinks.
Ahhhhhhh 😱😨😰
4:22
Ha! Jokes on you! I don't have a chimney... nor do I celebrate Christmas. Nor halloween, nor thanksgiving...
Oh well, Happy Christmas...
Or is it belated Christmas?
I've never seen Santa on any notes, they just are apparently.
Thanks for letting us know!
Wow....totally cool banknotes!! Thanks for all the information and honestly, I would love to possess one of those creepy Santa notes. Incredible!!
Thanks! They're very cheap on eBay, just search Sonneberg Notgeld Santa :)
@@HalfAsleepChris Thanks so much, I am going to definitely search for some!! Be well!!
2:10 You're a wizard, Harry!
Now that you say that...
What do you mean
North potter
Harry
This is actually how santa watches you, that’s the true answer!
What the hell. I’m an American my entire life and I have never heard of this 🤯
ah yes cursed Santa thanks for putting that image in my head
Merry Christmas from Poland 🇵🇱 I’ve been a fan since 10k 😁
"All proceeds to benefit: ABILITIES of Florida"
well that's very kind of Florida Man to do that
Wow
I swear i see you everywhere!
@@jnb7877 wait me?
@ Jayne Spiby no I was talking about the person who made the comment, sorry about the confusion.
@@jnb7877 oh ok
Those banknotes feel so German 😂😘
Merry Christmas
Haha - Utter Class. I still have a few of the pooping donkey notes after I gave some of them away to fellow coin-tubers.
Yay another half asleep Chris video! Well done in this one Chris
28 years in the US and I had no idea any of these existed.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!! To you and Bella and Ralph!!!!!!!!!
if this guy's house burns down, he will have too buy another 8 games of scrabble.
Who else noticed the Stalin one at 1:57
Yes, it a Zero Euro note from Gori, Georgia Stalin’s birthplace.
4:32 banknote wink, I’m so smart, I must have an eagle eye for that one.
Thankyou so much for the letter half asleep chris it made my day so much! and I hope to send you a letter back for christmas and I dont mind how late it came its fine but thankyou so so much!
Those with security features are so cool still....!!! Great contents by the way!!
2:06 its probably glüh wine! 😁
Maybe Santa is on there to make some kids believe they were made by Santa himself, and sent to them as a gift
Have a wonderful Christmas - looking forward to your videos next year! :)
Thanks a lot! I'm not done with this year's videos yet though :D
@@HalfAsleepChris Awesome! Will look out for them :)
Banknote fans: check out the signed letter I received from Andrew Bailey, Chief Cashier of the Bank of England (2004-11) telling me what his favourite flavour ice cream is. The signature on the letter and the photo are EXACTLY the same as what appeared on all British banknotes for those seven years. There are letters from LOTS of other important people, but my letter from Mr Bailey is discussed at about 2:00 in. ua-cam.com/video/TYTxQWZvPLY/v-deo.html
Videos!
20% - Talking About Banknotes!
75% - His Cats!
5% - Other
Oh hey! My mom has one of those one dollars in a frame! Fun to see somebody mention it
Hi chris im a big fan i have a cat myself and your two cats are so cute
meow
"-which is how they bypass the laws of defacing currency."
*Proceeds to draw on Benjamin Franklin*
Have you ever thought about where Santa *really* lives?
It seems Canada, Greenland, and Finland all make a ongoing claim..
The heartwarming Santa bank note does nothing to stop my seething rage coming from seeing that unacceptable rectangular Swiss flag
I learned two things today.
1. Why Santa is on money.
2. Santa is on money.
2:08 he looks so much like Dumbledore on this one lol
Nice video Chris! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!
Thank you and Merry Christmas Chris. x
I worked in a grocery store for 9 years. I have sold hundreds of these. The store I worked at would sell them for $2.00 and it came with a little card explaining what charity. A lot of people would buy the Santa dollar and give it out because they were cheaper than most Christmas cards.
0:14
"So why's this one all Christmassy"?
Me: Santa Claus is running for president!
(I've seen $2 dollar bills featuring Trump online. These are jokingly called "2 Term" notes. Sales of these bills go to help fund his campaign.)
Merry christmas halfasleepchris i love you
Weird and interesting Christmas coins would be so much fun! Canada mint has a coin in the shape of a Christmas tree and always has a Christmas themed Russian nesting doll.
There are non circulation Christmas 50 cent coins minted in Australia
@@coinhunter4409 Canada has Christmas themed Loonies too
@@cassf.103 . I had to jump on Google to know what a Loonie is
@@coinhunter4409 hahaha ya I guess to non-Canadians loonie and toonie are pretty foreign concepts
There is loads of really cool Santa coins in my county. Search up “Iom Christmas Coins” they have some pretty cool designs.
Thanks for your money collecting videos, keeping collecting alive. Greetings from Macedonia from a collector who started at 12 y.o..
4:31 did he just blink? By the way I’m a big fun of your stuff and you inspired me to start collecting coins
Loved this vid!hope to see some new banknote vide soon!
Great video Chris, Merry Christmas
Remember in some countries, Santa has a counterpart who goes after the naughty children, Germany and Holland are two countries I think of off the top of my head, although there are probably others.
Was it zwarte piet?
Krampus in Austria comes to mind. In Germany it’s Knecht Ruprecht. Both accompany Sankt Nikolaus (not Santa). The controversial Zwarte Pieten in The Netherlands are Sinterklaas’ merry helpers.
i might not have enough money to get the toms time machine but that wont stop me from making me one out of cardboard for my guinea pig :)
Is it just me who scans every frame for the secret wink and then gasp when I saw it at the end
There was a Santa 0 euro banknote issued in Slovakia, too: "ŠŤASTNÉ A VESELÉ"
My sister and I got some AS part of a supermarket promotion. WE still have them.
1:57
titanic be sailing lol
Him taking it so seriously is kinda funny
I want a Santa dollar bill! They look so cool!
Very interesting video! Merry Christmas 🎄
Those notes are really cool!!
that blinking santa edit scared me
I'm sorry but I just cannot get over the shitting donkey note @3:11. I mean, what-
Merry HalfAsleep-Chrismas
They do this for Easter too!
Pretty sure Santa was not drinking hot chocolate on that Finnish €0 note, but rather glögi ;) Hyvää Joulua! Zalig Kerstmis! Merry Christmas!
3:48 This is not Santa but Nikolaus and his helper Knecht Ruprecht. In Germany they visit kids on Dec 6th.
I need one, I love Christmas!
the laws against defacing currency aren't about ruing it its about committing fraud. turning two halves of a 20 into 40
selling copper pennies for 3 cents each by melting them down ECT