Paper money in local form was invented during the 7th century by the Tang Dynasty in China and was an efficient and practical way of exchanging payment for goods and services instead of carrying around heavy copper coinage. The Song Dynasty developed the practice from a centralized government in the 11th century during a shortage of copper for coins. Over the centuries, everyone from individual merchants and banks to rebel and recognized governments issued currency to pay for their needs. Although our name is VCoins, our dealers also carry a beautiful selection of paper money from around the world. Also known as Banknote
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