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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Spondulicks historic definition... Spondulicks -- A slang name for money, more particularly for paper money, as "I have spondulicks," meaning money. The name was frequently used in referring to greenbacks (United States notes) when they were the chief circulating medium. The name is said originally to have been applied to the cowry-shells used as money on the west coast of Africa. There is a specimen of cowry-shell money in the Mint at Philadelphia which was obtained from Spondula, Africa, and on it has been conferred the nickname spondulick. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.