Did you know that in 1853, there was a $3 bill in the U.S. that was legal tender?

Question

The bill had a picture of Santa Claus and his sleigh with reindeer.

Answer 1

I'll be damned! I use the expression "phony as a three dollar bill" quite a bit. Reckin I better think of another! 

Answer 2

Well, the expression is still  mostly true.