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 ...

The origin of Exchequer bills, 393.--The Bank of England's earliest paper money, 397.--The Bank's promissory note, 399.--The Bank's accomptable" note, 400.--The Bank's "lettered" note, 401.--The ...