Money

From the world's richest and most wealthy people, to the most expensive items ever sold. Check out this selection of fascinating financial Guinness World Records titles.

Largest human currency symbol

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Largest human currency symbol

The largest human currency symbol consists of 1,717 participants, achieved by Rotaract club of…

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Highest annual earnings for a boxer

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Highest annual earnings for a boxer

According to Forbes data collated from June 2014 to June 2015, world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather…

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Most expensive man-made object

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Most expensive man-made object

The most expensive man-made object is the International Space Station (ISS). Its final cost will be…

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First cash dispenser

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First cash dispenser

The world's first cash dispenser was installed at Barclays Bank, Enfield, Middlesex, UK, on 27 June…

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Highest altitude bank branch

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Highest altitude bank branch

The highest altitude bank branch is a Banco de la Nación (Peru) office located at 4,387 m (14,393…

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Most expensive glove sold at auction

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Most expensive glove sold at auction

The most expensive glove sold at auction was sold for $420,000 (£267,879) and was bought by Ponte 16…

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Most expensive bottle

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Most expensive bottle

The record for the most expensive bottle is $225,000 (£120,000). The Platinum & White Gold Tequila…

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Highest annual earnings for a footballer (current year)

According to estimates published by Forbes on 16 July 2018, the highest earning footballer (soccer…

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Largest collection of bi-metallic coins

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Largest collection of bi-metallic coins

The largest collection of bi-metallic coins is 2,602, achieved by Manish Dhameja (India), in Uttar…

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Most expensive hot dog commercially available

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Most expensive hot dog commercially available

The most expensive hot dog is $169 (£101.69; 122.96€) and was sold by Tokyo Dog (USA) in Seattle,…

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