Money matters, and matters so much that it has relevance even in one of the most hostile climatic zones too
While ATMs (automatic teller machine) are the most convenient way to withdraw cash, did you know there is an ATM installed in Antartica as well?
The loneliest ATM in the world can be found in Antartica
Wells Fargo had installed ATM in US research centre McMurdo station in 1998
There are actually two ATMs located in the McMurdo station
McMurdo Station is a United States Antarctic research station
One acts as a back up and at a given point of time only one ATM works use
Though there is no permanent residency, McMurdo’s summer population is of about 1,000 people and a winter population of about 200
ATM cash is used by this small community in coffee shops, general stores etc