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951: America’s First Paper Money - Original

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The Transformation of Currency: From Coins to Paper Money

This chapter explores the history and importance of paper currency, beginning with its first introduction in Massachusetts in 1690. It details the impact of this innovation on banking, commerce, and financial systems both in colonial America and beyond.

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