Ha, When I first read your reply, I had to look twice...
In my thinking, it was more plausible that $1000 USD would convert to $25 AUD now a days. They keep the news about how generous USA are towards world issues (plague, war, student finance, war, impending invasion/war) and it is all just a smoke screen for printing money to give away 'for a GOOD purpose'
The government(s) are turning the dollar into similar to the Venezuelan Bolivar. In essence, they figured out a way to raid everybody's saving and retirement.
Stay aware that while the number is changing that the value of tangible items are keeping pace. Perhaps roll the credit card and buy Krugerrands then repay the credit card in the future.
It is all very confusing and that is on purpose. Baffle them with BS