Credito Emiliano accepts Parmigiano-Reggiano wheels as collateral for loans

-Friday, 20 February 2026

Weekly Trivia: In Italy, the bank Credito Emiliano accepts Parmigiano-Reggiano wheels as collateral for loans besides money. They store the cheese in climate-controlled vaults.

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