Excellent post! When I decided to "invest" in the new currency while in Iraq in 03/04 I figured it would be decades before this stood even a remote chance of paying off. To be at this stage so soon (comparatively speaking) is a win in itself. If we see an RV of 1$ I will be thrilled beyond measure. If it comes in at 5 or more, well that would be nothing short of mind blowing. I can see Christmas Day now...close family & friends opening up a simple Christmas card from my wife & I that simply states.. "Congrats, you're now debt free!" with nice fat check included.