How Ancient China Invented Paper Money

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]Did you know that paper money was first used in China over 1,000 years ago?

[00:00:05]During the Tang Dynasty, merchants found carrying heavy coins inconvenient, so they started using promissory notes. By the Song Dynasty in the 11th century, the Chinese government began officially issuing paper currency called Jiaozi.

[00:00:20]This innovation revolutionized trade, making transactions faster and safer.

[00:00:25]The concept eventually spread to the Middle East and Europe, transforming global economies.

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