Even with warnings of impending financial oblivion, it seems money just can't be given away.

The offer of free money was turned down by hundreds of people in Queen Street Mall yesterday.

Giving away cash proved harder than expected in the Queen Street Mall. Credit:Jessica Shapiro

Andrew Wilford spent the afternoon trying to incrementally give away $100, but found it a much tougher task than expected.

As part of Free Money Day, he stood in the mall trying to convince people to take the money, $1 at a time, but rather than having people jump at the opportunity it took him 45 minutes to give away just $20.