doshtracker.co.uk

Have you ever wondered where your cash comes from? And I don't mean the cash machine or the till of a shop. The fiver in your pocket could have had a fascinating history before it came into your mundane possession. It could have travelled the globe (or Britain, at least!) - it could have been used by the rich and famous! Yes, Michael Buerk could have used your £20 note to buy a brolly in the Debenhams sale. Kylie could have used your fiver to buy the Posh Spice album from the bargain bin in Woolies (unlikely, perhaps). Or, and this is where it gets really exciting, your note could have been in ... more

I couldn't believe my eyes when I read an opinion here on Ciao by jonathancowley (thanks Jon) about a site called DoshTracker so I had to take a look for myself. This has to be one of the most bizarre, yet strangely fascinating, sites I have come across in a while (okay, so maybe I should get out more?). Let me explain... http://www.doshtracker.co.uk is the url you need to take part in a phenomenon that is sweeping the world up in a whirlwind frenzy - well, not exactly a whirlwind, more of a gentle summer's breeze if truth be told, but I'm doing my best to get you excited. So, what is it all ... more

As I work on a freelance basis, when jobs are slack I tend to spend way too much time on the Internet. I thought I had seen it all online until I came across the intriguing paper money tracking website http://www.doshtracker.co.uk. This geeky conception is based on the original American dollar tracking version, “Where’s George” created by Hank Eskin. Student Richard Dutton saw variations of this site running for other countrys' currencies, and liked it so much, he decided that we should have our own UK version. The purpose of the site is keep tabs on the notes in your wallet ... more