jan 1, 1040 - Song dynasty prints the world’s first paper money
Description:
The first government issued banknote currency ever to be used was developed during the Song Dynasty and was called Jiaozi. It was initially produced in denominations of 1 guan, and 1 min, and up to 10 guan.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1040
Now
~ 986 years ago