YouTuber buys 5,000,000,000 of the world's cheapest currency to officially become a 'billionaire' then surprises guide with car
Published on Apr 02, 2026 at 9:16 AM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Apr 01, 2026 at 7:17 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This YouTuber secured himself billions-worth of the world’s cheapest currency, briefly became a billionaire, and then spent some of that cash on a car.
WillNE was on vacation in Lebanon, and he’d set himself a challenge – to spend five billion Lebanese Lira within five days.
So that’s one billion a day roughly, which is the equivalent of $11,169.
Along the way, he decided to treat his guide to a new car, and it wouldn’t be a rust bucket, that’s for sure.
Spending 5 billion in the world’s cheapest currency
All in all, five billion Lebanese Lira is the equivalent of $55,845 – which is a fairly decent sum of money.
But to spend that amount of money in under a week is no small feat.
Before their flight was due to take off from Beirut, Will and his friend Mikey set out to live the ‘billionaire lifestyle’.
Now, if you’ve spent much time here on Supercar Blondie, you’ll have some idea what that might look like, whether it’s ultra-luxury vehicles or underwater supercar trips.
Will and Mikey splashed their cash on knock-off designer clothes, a luxury villa with a private chef in Kfardebian, and a high-end yacht rental.
But it was one of their final purchases that proved to be most memorable.
It’s the thought that counts – especially when it’s a dream car
As a token of gratitude towards Ali, their local security coordinator, who had guided them through the trip, they bought him his dream car.
“Throughout this spectacular journey, Ali has been with us every step of the way,” Will said.
“He’s been taking care of us this entire time.
“We thought if anyone deserved this money, it’d be him.”
So what car was bestowed upon him?
It was none other than a brand-new Toyota Hilux pickup truck.
As you might expect, Ali was delighted and on the verge of tears.
A lot of hugs and high fives were exchanged, and many viewers were no doubt left dabbing their eyes with tissues.
Talk about an epic end to a road trip.
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Following stints at LadBible, The Sun, The New York Post, and the Daily Mail, Ben joined the team full-time in February 2025. In his role as Senior Content Writer, his sparkling copy, the ability to sniff out a good story at 100 paces, and a GSOH quickly led to him becoming an integral and invaluable member of the writing staff.
