The truth is, this one-dollar nickname has roots that stretch back centuries—long before modern currency or credit cards.

According to Huffington Post, a mention of buck in this context can be found in a 1748 journal entry in which Pennsylvania Dutch pioneer Conrad Weiser values whiskey at “5 bucks.”The Oxford English ...

The program would be overseen by non-profit organizations and provide a minimum of 40 cents per dollar spent on eligible items. Pennsylvania Food Bucks bill clears House Skip to main content ...