As a subject matter expert in numismatics, the study of currency, I can tell you that the faces depicted on money often represent significant historical figures, leaders, or cultural icons. Here's a breakdown of some notable figures you might find on various currencies around the world:
1. George Washington - The first President of the United States is featured on the U.S. one-dollar bill.
2. Abraham Lincoln - The 16th President of the United States is on the U.S. five-dollar bill.
3. Alexander Hamilton - A founding father and the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States is on the U.S. ten-dollar bill.
4. Queen Elizabeth II - The current monarch of the United Kingdom appears on the currency of several countries, including the UK.
5. Mao Zedong - The founding father of the People's Republic of China is featured on the Chinese 100-yuan note.
6. Mahatma Gandhi - The leader of India's independence movement is on the Indian 1,000-rupee note.
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Albert Einstein - The renowned physicist is on the 500-euro note of the European Union.
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Simone de Beauvoir - The French philosopher, writer, and feminist is on the 50-franc note of France.
These are just a few examples, and the actual faces on currency can vary greatly depending on the country and the denomination of the banknote.
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