Disney ditches its iconic dollar
LOS ANGELES: The iconic home of Mickey Mouse said Wednesday it would no longer print and sell its beloved currency, the Disney dollar, sparking a buying frenzy among collectors.
The distinctive bills, each featuring iconic characters and signed by treasurer Scrooge McDuck, have been a legitimate form of money within the Disney universe since they were put into circulation in the 1980s.
Mickey was featured on the dollar bill while Goofy was on the $5 and Minnie Mouse was on the $10. The cash also featured many other cartoon favorites, including Cinderella, Dumbo and Sleeping Beauty.
Disneyland spokeswoman Suzi Brown said the decision had been made in light of the increasing popularity of the company's gift card scheme, adding that Disney dollars still in circulation would be honored indefinitely.
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