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Literary
August 31, 1887
The Daily Bulletin
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
What is this article about?
Article describes the oldest known bank note from 1399 B.C., issued by the Chinese Government and preserved in St. Petersburg's Asiatic Museum. Mentions early 'flying money' from 2697 B.C. and details on the note including punishments for forgery. Notes it was likely handwritten, as printing began in 160 A.D.
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THE OLDEST PAPER MONEY IN EXISTENCE.
The oldest bank note in existence is said to be one now preserved in the Asiatic Museum at St. Petersburg. Its date corresponds to 1399 B. C. It was issued by the Chinese Government. As early as 2697 B. C. so-called bank notes were current in China under the name of "flying money." This note bears the name of the Imperial Bank, date and number of issue and the signature of a mandarin, and contains even a list of the punishments to be inflicted for forgery of notes. This relic of 3,200 years ago was probably written by hand, as the earliest record of printing among the Mongolians was 160 A. D., when the use of wooden tablets was introduced into China.
The oldest bank note in existence is said to be one now preserved in the Asiatic Museum at St. Petersburg. Its date corresponds to 1399 B. C. It was issued by the Chinese Government. As early as 2697 B. C. so-called bank notes were current in China under the name of "flying money." This note bears the name of the Imperial Bank, date and number of issue and the signature of a mandarin, and contains even a list of the punishments to be inflicted for forgery of notes. This relic of 3,200 years ago was probably written by hand, as the earliest record of printing among the Mongolians was 160 A. D., when the use of wooden tablets was introduced into China.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Oldest Bank Note
Chinese Government
Flying Money
Imperial Bank
Forgery Punishments
Literary Details
Title
The Oldest Paper Money In Existence.
Key Lines
The Oldest Bank Note In Existence Is Said To Be One Now Preserved In The Asiatic Museum At St. Petersburg. Its Date Corresponds To 1399 B. C.