Watching Chinese counting money is addictive and therapeutic

Chances are you have seen someone count or handle money very quickly. Those who work directly on grades develop these skills, but nothing compares to the hectic pace practiced by some Chinese.

They are so famous in this "art" of economics that there are even contests designed to find China's most agile money counter. And if you think that's enough, wait until you know there are also competitions for those who do it with their eyes closed! Watch the show, which earned double mention on Guinness World Records:

At the time, Li Li counted 191 banknotes in 30 seconds, while Zhuo Mingjing counted 202, both exceeding the previous record of 178 correctly counted notes. Both women are experienced bank tellers, so they have the ease of counting money. Now they also have a mention in the record book.

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If that still doesn't impress you, then watch what banker Wang Dongyun does: she can count mentally, blindfolded and just by sound, the number of notes other people are handling beside her. The program is called “Impossible Challenge”, but apparently for some competitors it is easy:

Techniques

Different styles of banknote counting are seen among Chinese experts. Some analyze the banknotes four by four, others count them in fan form and even have those who seem to be juggling their fingers. Check out curious examples of techniques below: