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How Much Was A Dollar Worth? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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The dollar ain’t quite what it used to be. While a buck can’t get you more than a quick snack today, you could once get three barrels of whiskey or ounce of silver for it. Here are a few things that you used to get just for 100 cents before inflation stepped in. H/T ZeroHedge for the find.

Inflation Impact: How Much Was A Dollar Worth?

Inflation Dollar

Infographic source: theburningplatform.com

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