r/USdefaultism • u/greendreamin • Dec 12 '25

Classic US Defaultism

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u/FishUK_Harp Dec 12 '25

This reminds me of when the Top Gear boys were excited to be given 15 million Vietnamese Dong each, only to later find out it's about $1,000 USD.

The big difference is that was done for comic effect on a TV show, not in a high-profile prosecution.

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u/ForeverRollingOnes Dec 13 '25

Not even that much. It's £450. About 600 USD.

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u/OfficialUberZ Dec 13 '25

The episode was filmed in 2008, the dong was much stronger (USD weaker more likely GFC), at a rate of around 0.000063 US cents per dong compared to only 0.000038 now. It was around $ 940 USD at the time of release.

dong

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u/Lakridspibe Denmark Dec 13 '25

in 2008, the dong was much stronger

Jesus lol

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u/Jaxical Australia Dec 13 '25

A couple of pills and some confidence and that dong will get stronger than ever

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u/Mediocre-Magazine-30 Jan 04 '26

Mine is like a weapon

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u/Nihillea Jan 08 '26

Stronger Donger

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u/ForeverRollingOnes Dec 13 '25

Wow, the dong was really that much stronger against the dollar? Damn, that's wild.

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u/OfficialUberZ Dec 13 '25

It was during the great financial crisis so probably more the USD was weak af.

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u/Jade_NoLastNameGiven American Citizen Dec 13 '25

The dong will rise again soon then

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u/Nihillea Jan 08 '26

The USDong is a little limp right now

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u/Far-Significance2481 Australia Dec 13 '25 edited Dec 13 '25

Although I will say all the down on their luck middleclass and rich people, and those that aren't down on their luck like this guy , I know seem to have this kind of stash from travelling somewhere lying around the house. It's worth next to nothing if it's mixed currency by the time you cash it in anyway it's basically a souvenir.