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Oct 17, 2019 · Paper money is an invention of the Song Dynasty in China in the 11th century CE, nearly 20 centuries after the earliest known use of metal coins. While paper money was certainly easier to carry in large amounts, using paper money had its risks: counterfeiting and inflation.
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Sep 23, 2020 · Today on The Indicator, Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein tells the story of paper money — why it was created, how it transformed China, and why it (temporarily) went away.
It was made from the bark of mulberry trees (so, in a sense, money really did grow on trees). By the late 18th and early 19th centuries, paper money had spread to other parts of the world. The bulk of this currency, however, was not money in the traditional sense.
Sep 16, 2022 · The genesis of paper money can be traced back to the Tang dynasty, which ruled most of the land that makes up modern-day China from 618 to 907. During this dynasty, the local currency was used by local traders to make the transfer of goods much simpler.
An inside look at paper money around the world. Tadeusz Galeza and James Chan. From strings of shells in the Solomon Islands to large stone disks on the Micronesian isle of Yap or wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in Italy, money has taken many forms throughout history.
Sep 10, 2013 · 7th century: First recorded use of paper money in China. Middle Ages: Bills of exchange are used in Europe for the first time to simplify trade. The Knights’ Templar functioned as bankers. 1600s:...
Dec 21, 2023 · The journey begins in ancient China during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), where the concept of paper money first emerged. Inspired by the use of receipts and promissory notes, merchants began...
