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Scrooge McDuck

“Uncle Scrooge”

Scrooge McDuck is an extremely wealthy duck known for his massive fortune and his iconic money bin.

Qualified fictional estimate: $65 Billion

Universe: Disney

Occupation: Business Magnate

Created By: Carl Barks

First Appearance: Christmas on Bear Mountain (1947)

Source of Wealth: Global investments, mining, shipping, treasure hunting, McDuck Enterprises

Character Origin

Born in Scotland to a poor family, Scrooge McDuck traveled the world as a young adventurer and built his wealth through hard work, mining, trading, and investments.

Famous Quotes

“Work smarter, not harder.”

“I made it by being tougher than the toughies and smarter than the smarties.”

“There's always another adventure!”

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Evidence record

Scrooge McDuck estimate sources

Fictional wealth estimates are editorial comparisons. This record separates the third-party estimate from canonical story-world references.

Valuation statusQualified estimate
As ofApr 1, 2012
Evidence confidencemedium
Last reviewedAug 27, 2026
Date basisValuation Date
Displayed valuation$65 Billion
ForbesScrooge McDuck on the Forbes Fictional 15Published Jul 31, 2013 · Established Entertainment FinanceDisneyDuckTalesPublication date not reported · Canonical Universe

Limitations: The collection rounds Forbes' $65.4 billion estimate to $65 billion; fictional valuations are illustrative and depend on story-world assumptions.