Barter is the exchange of resources or services for mutual advantage, and may date back to the beginning ... inflation soared. Then beginning in 1455, the use of paper money in China disappeared ...

But with larger commercial transactions in the 7th century, there was a move to the easier-to-transport paper currency. In the 13th century Marco Polo reported back to Europe from his travels on the ...

Currency paper has a unique feel and is extremely durable. Is it really 'paper' in the traditional sense? There are no wood fibers or starch in currency paper. Instead, like high quality ...